Tender

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Services

SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE

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05 Dec 2024 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South West Police Procurement Service, representing the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, has initiated a tender process to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service. This initiative will provide comprehensive emotional and practical support for adult victims residing in Avon and Somerset. The tender, classified under services to the community, social work, and public law and order services, was published on 5th December 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th January 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030. The project budget is set at £219,842 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in community support services, particularly those experienced in handling cases of modern slavery and human trafficking. Companies with expertise in providing flexible, tailored support to victims will find this tender conducive to business growth. The opportunity is also well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the multifaceted support structure required—which includes telephone, face-to-face, online, peer, group, self-help, family support, and more—businesses with comprehensive service offerings are likely to thrive and significantly contribute to the victim support network across Avon and Somerset.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Services

Notice Description

Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner are looking to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service that will provide dedicated emotional and practical support for victims to help them cope and, as far as possible recover from the effects of crime. The Service is for adult victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking who live in Avon and Somerset. Children of victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking will be referred and signposted to the relevant child referral pathway. The Service should operate across the entire Avon and Somerset footprint and proactively seek to ensure equitable access to support, and be a tailored, specialist resource for adult victims of MSHT. The Service will enable the OPCC to comply with the necessary requirements and conditions of the Ministry of Justice's victim grant. The Service will deliver the following core functions: A. Community engagement and outreach (Pre NRM) B. Stakeholder engagement C. Referral, assessment, and allocation process D. Provision of support (alongside and after NRM) The Contractor will need to have knowledge of the National Referral Mechanism and make referrals to other specialist pathways as appropriate, to avoid duplication of provision. The Contractor will provide flexible service offer which makes use of a tiered menu of support options to build a care and support plan to meet the victim's individual needs which may contain but is not limited to: a) Telephone support b) Face-to-face support c) Online Support d) Peer Support e) Group support f) Self Help/Serve resources g) Family support or advice (where this meets the needs identified for the service user) h) Any other mechanisms to provide support that meets the needs of the client group. The Contractor will provide ongoing support through support plans which will include help with the ongoing practical and emotional needs of the victim to enable them to both cope and recover.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85015db3-7c18-45be-b04b-447df3f53f7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224e4fc6-78b1-4c45-badf-c1f9390150cd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75242000 - Public law and order services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,842 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS20 8QJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead North
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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