Tender

Integrated Victims and Witnesses Service

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME (MOPAC)

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Tender

22 Oct 2018 at 12:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is currently conducting a tender for the Integrated Victims and Witnesses Service, aimed at providing comprehensive support for victims of crime and witnesses across London. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd December 2018. The service will operate pan-London, with a total contract value of £17,500,000, and will commence from 1st April 2019, concluding on 31st March 2021. MOPAC seeks bidders who demonstrate experience in delivering similar services within the community, social and personal services sector, classified under the CPV code 98000000, and the tender is being executed using an open procedure method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services, victim support, or legal assistance. Companies that have previously provided support to vulnerable individuals or have experience in delivering integrated social services will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could enhance their visibility and reputation while allowing them to contribute to important community services in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Victims and Witnesses Service

Notice Description

MOPAC wishes to invite Tenders to bid for the Integrated Victims and Witnesses Service (IVWS), the objectives of which are to support victims of crime to cope and recover; and to provide support to witnesses to give their best evidence. The range of support will include: - Support for adult victims of crime - Specialist support for victims and survivors of domestic violence - Access to Restorative Justice - Pre-trial support for witnesses - Support for victims and witnesses of major crime incidents The service will be a Pan-London service available across the 32 London boroughs and the City of London. Bidder must be able to demonstrate that they have delivered similar services There may also be a further requirement to provide support to children affected by domestic abuse. The funding available for this element of the service is up to a maximum of PS2,032,700 in the first year of the contract only, and this amount is included within the total contract value. However, the funding for this has not yet been confirmed so it remains an indicative requirement only. Further information will be published in due course when it becomes available. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com Background The Mayor's Police and Crime Plan, puts victims at the heart of everything MOPAC does and is a golden thread through the plan, making significant commitments regarding the provision of better services and improving the experience of the criminal justice service for victims of crime. Additionally, MOPAC is working to increase support for victims experiencing significant harm, including serious violence, and for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses across London. MOPAC's objective is to improve current provision, and to deliver an integrated, accessible, responsive, quality support offer for: - victims of crime, to aid their ability to cope and recover from the experience and reduce their risk of re-victimisation; and - witnesses, so they are able to attend court and give their best evidence. MOPAC, the Ministry of Justice and London Councils have signed a Memorandum of Understanding relating to justice devolution. This includes commitments relating to the devolution of pre-trial and outreach support for witnesses in London and to cooperation on developing an integrated service delivery model for victims and witnesses in London. The London Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2018-2021 set out commitments to reduce the prevalence and impact of violence against women and girls, through prevention and challenging cultural norms, tackling perpetrators by bringing them to justice and putting interventions in place to address their behaviours, and protecting and supporting victims, including through Independent Domestic Violence Advocate provision across London. Additional information: This procurement process is being conducted electronically on the e-Tendering portal ProContract from Proactis. The portal can be accessed via the following link: (https://procontract.due-north.com/) Interested suppliers must express their interest as soon as possible via the portal to access and download all relevant procurement documents and submit your tender submission by the deadline 3 Dec 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3452ff4-79ff-454b-9ae4-4ec4e24445be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d9890e-911f-4661-abe7-aa724c3af547
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME (MOPAC)
Contact Name
Larna Smith
Contact Email
ivws@mopac.london.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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