Tender

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service

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Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, in collaboration with Essex County Council, are inviting tenders for countywide Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and a Programme of Therapeutic Services. This procurement, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000), is aimed at supporting victims of sexual violence within the criminal justice system. The tender is in the 'Tender' stage, with key dates including a release date of 2nd September 2024, a closing date of 7th October 2024, and an award date of 4th November 2024. Services are expected to commence on 1st April 2025. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Bedfordshire with a budget of £350,000 per annum and Lot 2 for Essex with a budget of £1,100,000 per annum, both for an initial three-year period with options to extend.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in providing counselling and community health services. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive process conducive to SMEs and VCSEs, fostering an inclusive business growth environment. Companies well-suited for this tender will be those with a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, countywide support services, a history of working within the public sector, and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting victims of sexual violence. This project can considerably enhance the business profile and service portfolio of the successful bidders, creating opportunities for further contracts and collaborations in the public services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence. The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025 and is procured in two (2) lots: Lot 1 : Bedfordshire - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 2 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is PS350,000p.a. Lot 2: Essex - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 1 x 24 month option to extend and 2 x 12 month options to extend thereafter. The maximum budget available is PS1,100,000p.a Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document. Basic indicative timelines are as follows: Tender release: 02/09/2024 Tender close: 07/10/2024 Tender award: 04/11/2024 This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c88d3816-628c-484a-9ed3-2cf241e7e9a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625b3f4c-54e2-4f8c-b12a-222995295ee9
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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Contact Name
Anamaria Gray
Contact Email
anamaria.gray@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
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Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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