Award

Victim Referral and Support Service

7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2023 at 17:09

Tender

15 Aug 2022 at 18:12

Summary of the contracting process

The 7 Forces Commercial Services has completed the procurement process for the "Victim Referral and Support Service" in the services category under the CPV code 85312300 (Guidance and counselling services). This procurement involved two lots - Lot 1 for Kent Victims’ Advocacy and Support Service and Lot 2 for Essex Victim Referral and Support Service. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with an estimated annual contract value of £1,000,000 for Kent and £345,000 for Essex. The organisation awarded the contract for Lot 1 was Victim Support with a total contract value of £6,900,000 for 4 years. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the deadline for bid submission was 14th June 2023.

This tender for Victim Referral and Support Services presents an opportunity for businesses in the guidance and counselling services industry to secure contracts with Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) for delivering support services to victims of crime in Kent and Essex. Businesses offering tailored support services, therapeutic services, helpline or live chat support, and specialist support for specific groups, needs, or risks are well-suited to compete. Suppliers who can demonstrate quality services and social value are likely to be more competitive in the tender evaluation process. The contracts offer potential for long-term partnerships with the buying organisation, aiming to enhance victim support and achieve the shared objectives of tackling crime and disorder.

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Notice Title

Victim Referral and Support Service

Notice Description

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are responsible for delivering an effective and efficient Police Force in their area and reducing crime. They have several statutory responsibilities including ensuring that victims have a voice and bringing together partners including Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) and criminal justice partners to achieve the shared objectives of tackling crime and disorder and supporting victims. In addition, (PCCs) have a statutory responsibility for commissioning support services for victims of crime, regardless of whether that crime has been reported to the Police. These services should include but not be limited to, * A referral and support service for all victims of crime. * Therapeutic services. * Helpline or live chat support. * Tailored or specialist support for specific groups, needs or risks.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Kent Victims' Advocacy and Support Service

Lot 1 - Kent Victims' Advocacy & Support Service This service must provide a needs and risk led approach, which has a strong evidence base that is also trauma informed. The service should be available to all victims of recorded crime who are resident in Kent, including children and young people regardless of when the crime took place or if it has been reported to the Police. If reported to the Police support must be available at all stages of the criminal justice process and beyond. If not reported to the Police, the service must be accessible and available at the point the victim wishes to seek support. Lot 1 contract length: 4 years with an option to extend by a further 3 periods of 12 months. Estimated Contract Value per annum: PS1,000,000

Renewal: Option to extend by a further 3 periods of 12 months.

Lot 2 - Essex Victim Referral and Support Service

The primary aim of this service is to ensure that people are supported to cope and recover after being victims of crime and to increase levels of victim satisfaction and public confidence in the police and criminal justice system. It is also expected to support the PFCC to deliver against the priorities above, specifically promoting restorative justice, ensuring compliance with the victims' code, encouraging reporting, providing tailored support to victims, and referring victims to specialist services. Lot 2 contract length: 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 periods of 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further 3 periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035e9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016943-2023
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,450,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,450,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Cheryl Barsdell
Contact Email
7forceprocurement@ecis.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01474366658

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex, TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTIM SUPPORT

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