Award

PSNI - Hate Crime Advocacy Services

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2021 at 11:45

Tender

04 Aug 2021 at 06:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is seeking to appoint a service provider for its "Hate Crime Advocacy Services" contract, classified under guidance services within the social work sector. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £951,000. The contract was signed on 7 December 2021, and its overarching objective is to enhance community support by encouraging the reporting of hate and signal crimes while assisting victims throughout the criminal justice process. Bidders should refer to the detailed specifications provided in the procurement documents for extensive information on service requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and community services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy and victim support. Firms with experience in handling sensitive situations related to hate crimes or violence within communities will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The PSNI's emphasis on quality and price—weighted at 70% and 30% respectively—also indicates a competitive environment that favours providers demonstrating strong performance and value for money in their service delivery.

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Notice Title

PSNI - Hate Crime Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) wishes to appoint a Service Provider to deliver a new Northern Ireland wide advocacy service that will encourage members of the community to report hate and signal crimes and support victims of hate and signal crimes throughout the Criminal Justice process. Please refer to the 'Specification of Requirements' document for further detail on the services required

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) wishes to appoint a Service Provider to deliver a new Northern Ireland wide advocacy service that will encourage members of the community to report hate and signal crimes and support victims of hate and signal crimes throughout the Criminal Justice process. Please refer to the 'Specification of Requirements' document for further detail on the services required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030340-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£951,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND PSNI

Contact Name
Justice Sector Procurement, Justice Sector Procurement Team
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

"WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS

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