Planning

Homicide Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

01 Nov 2021 at 14:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is initiating the procurement process for the Homicide Service, which provides critical support to bereaved families impacted by homicide across England and Wales. Currently in the planning stage, the competitive tender is set to go live in March 2022, with a plan to award the contract and begin transition by December 2022. An online Supplier Event is scheduled for 11 November 2021 for interested parties to learn more about the process. This service falls under the category of Justice Services, with delivery expected throughout multiple regions in the UK, including London, the South East, and Wales.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in emotional and practical support services, particularly those with experience in the justice sector or working with vulnerable communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Ministry of Justice's openness to a diverse range of suppliers. The new Homicide Service aims to enhance support for victims and witnesses in line with national standards, thus creating avenues for innovative service delivery and collaboration within the community space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homicide Service

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice will shortly commence the procurement for the future Homicide Service. The Homicide Service is an existing service, which has operated across England and Wales since 2010. The service is highly valued by stakeholders and partners for the emotional and practical support it has provided to bereaved families to support them to cope, and as far as possible recover, following a homicide over the past decade. During the existing grant period, the service has begun to pilot new services, including support for witnesses of homicide in London, tailored 'Reachable Moment' support for young people bereaved through homicide who might be at risk of serious violence, and enhanced support for children, including digital casework and peer support. Over the life of the new contract, the new service will deliver critical benefits including: Delivering on the rights and standards of care for victims and witnesses set out in the Victims' Code. Delivering the targets set by the Prime Minister, through the Crime & Justice Task Force (CJTF), to significantly improve the experience of victims in the Criminal Justice System and improving access to support for victims. The future service will be materially similar to the current model for support. Therefore, the Ministry of Justice is seeking a supplier to provide nationwide support to eligible individuals impacted by homicide. Indicative project milestones include: Competition Live - March 2022 Award confirmed and transition commenced - December 2022 Launch of the Future Homicide Service - April 2023 The scope of the service is being finalised and will be confirmed in the Contract Notice. Additional information: We would like to invite interested parties to attend an online Supplier Event which will take place on 11 November 2021. To express an interest either in attending this event and/or participating in this competition please email: VW.National.Services@justice.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ca7952-d9b3-4dea-96e2-65e05021eeb4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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