Tender

Victim Referral and Support Service

7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Tender

15 Aug 2022 at 20:03

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, 7 Forces Commercial Services, has issued a tender for the provision of the "Victim Referral and Support Service" in the Guidance and counselling services industry category. The tender is at the planning stage, with the tender period ending on October 17, 2022. The contract is set to start on April 1, 2023, and will last for 4 years with possible extensions. The service will cover Kent and Essex regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to offer specialised support services for victims of crime. Companies offering therapeutic services, helpline support, and tailored victim support are well-suited to compete. The estimated annual contract value is £1,000,000 for Lot 1 in Kent and £575,000 for Lot 2 in Essex. Businesses aiming to promote restorative justice and enhance victim satisfaction would find this tender beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Victim Referral and Support Service

Notice Description

Victim Referral and Support Service Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are responsible for delivering an effective and efficient Police Force in their area and reducing crime. They have several statutory responsibilities including ensuring that victims have a voice and bringing together partners including Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) and criminal justice partners to achieve the shared objectives of tackling crime and disorder and supporting victims. In addition, (PCCs) have a statutory responsibility for commissioning support services for victims of crime, regardless of whether that crime has been reported to the Police. These services should include but not be limited to, * A referral and support service for all victims of crime. * Therapeutic services. * Helpline or live chat support. * Tailored or specialist support for specific groups, needs or risks. Lot 1 - Kent Victims' Advocacy & Support Service This service must provide a needs and risk led approach, which has a strong evidence base that is also trauma informed. The service should be available to all victims of recorded crime who are resident in Kent, including children and young people regardless of when the crime took place or if it has been reported to the Police. If reported to the Police support must be available at all stages of the criminal justice process and beyond. If not reported to the Police, the service must be accessible and available at the point the victim wishes to seek support. Lot 1 contract length: 4 years with an option to extend by a further 3 periods of 12 months. Estimated Contract Value per annum: PS1,000,000 Lot 2 - Essex Victim Referral and Support Service The primary aim of this service is to ensure that people are supported to cope and recover after being victims of crime and to increase levels of victim satisfaction and public confidence in the police and criminal justice system. It is also expected to support the PFCC to deliver against the priorities above, specifically promoting restorative justice, ensuring compliance with the victims' code, encouraging reporting, providing tailored support to victims, and referring victims to specialist services. Lot 2 contract length: 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 periods of 12 months. Estimated Contract Value per annum: PS575,000 Contract Start Date for Lots 1 & 2: 1st April 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab301a92-0050-4815-bf3f-04bc30d8ad4c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Claire Baxter
Contact Email
claire.baxter@kent.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01474366658

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

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