Award

Provision of Counselling Services for SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)

DURHAM CONSTABULARY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2017 at 11:57

TenderAmendment

13 Apr 2017 at 11:40

TenderAmendment

21 Feb 2017 at 12:24

Tender

21 Feb 2017 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham Constabulary has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Counselling Services for SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)." This contract aims to establish a counselling service for victims of sexual violence residing in County Durham and Darlington. The tender was published on 21st February 2017, under the open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set on 17th March 2017. The estimated contract value is £43,000, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2017 and lasting until 30th June 2019. The counselling services fall under the CPV category 85312320, which specifically addresses counselling services.

This opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in therapeutic services. Businesses equipped with qualified counsellors who adhere to ethical standards, such as those stipulated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Providing timely and high-quality support to victims of sexual violence aligns well with the compassionate services sought by the Durham Constabulary, enhancing potential for impactful community engagement and business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Counselling Services for SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)

Notice Description

The Office of the Durham Police, Crime & Victims Commissioner (ODPCVC) is looking to contract with a service provider to provide a counselling service for the SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre). The service must meet the acute needs of male & female victims of rape and sexual violence in a timely manner The counselling service will be made available to individuals who have experienced rape and or sexual assault and who live in County Durham or Darlington, regardless of where the incident occurred. This includes police and non-police referrals, males and females. Clients will need to be provided with a high quality therapeutic counselling service delivered by appropriately qualified counsellors who abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Additional information: All tender documents are available to download free of charge from the following website: https://bluelight.eu-supply.com Portal Ref: 26877. For queries relating to this opportunity please forward any questions via the E-Procurement portal only, highlighted at the above link.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdaae7a4-9ba0-4a14-9ebf-8c52c4b7a49b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Marie Dale
Contact Email
marie.dale@durham.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSACC (THE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELLING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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