Award

Kent Victims Engagement and Support Service

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Award

10 Dec 2021 at 00:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Victims Engagement and Support Service contract has been awarded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent. This service is part of the social services industry, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. The procurement process for this contract is categorised as a limited method, having been awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 1st December 2021 and is currently active, providing crucial support for victims of crime within Kent (UKJ4).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in social services, counselling, and victim support initiatives. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions or enhancements to the existing support services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With the increasing demands placed on our support systems, firms that have experience in trauma-informed care or welfare services are encouraged to engage in future procurement processes as they emerge.

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Notice Title

Kent Victims Engagement and Support Service

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a Victims Engagement Support Service for the county of Kent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is the core victim referral service in Kent, which provides the offer of support for those that report the crime to the Police but also for those that have been a victim of crime but don't wish to report to the Police

Procurement Information

Police and Crime Commissioners are required to have a core referral service for victims of crime as part of the devolved victim services responsibilities from the Ministry of Justice. The current contract was let in 2016 when there was limited data and delivery options available. Since this time the availability of data and its quality has vastly improved, plus different delivery options have become available. To ensure we commission a service that is, not only driven by evidence but relevant throughout the lifetime of the contract we need to undertake detailed scoping, which should have already commenced. However, due to the unprecedented demand on the PCC's Commissioning Team, which in part is related to the impact of COVID-19, we have not been able to undertake the required project planning for this re-tender. In addition, COVID-19 has resulted in the PCC elections scheduled for May 2020 being postponed to May 2021 and thus delaying decisions for purdah. Additional time is required to look at alternative commissioning strategies and without this research it will be difficult to provide assurance and value for money on any new contract. The intention is to commence a new procurement process in early 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030756-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,127,818 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Naomi Dempster
Contact Email
naomi.dempster@kent.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7973634872

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTIM SUPPORT

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