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London Victims and Witness Service - Central Referral Mechanism and Universal Support for Adult Victims of Crime

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING & CRIME

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Tender

24 Oct 2023 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office For Policing & Crime has initiated a tender process for the procurement of the "London Victims and Witness Service - Central Referral Mechanism and Universal Support for Adult Victims of Crime". This service falls under the industry category of Health and social work services. The tender aims to establish a central referral mechanism and support service for adult victims of crime, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method being used is "selective" with a deadline for submissions set for 12th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to engage with the Mayor's Office For Policing & Crime in providing vital support services for adult victims of crime in London. Businesses able to deliver innovative and efficient support mechanisms, along with a commitment to improving outcomes for victims within the Criminal Justice System, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

London Victims and Witness Service - Central Referral Mechanism and Universal Support for Adult Victims of Crime

Notice Description

The procurement of a central referral mechanism and support service for adult victims of crime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Since 2019, MOPAC has commissioned the London Victim and Witness Service (LVWS) that provides support for victims and witnesses of crime. The current LVWS contract comes to an end on 30th September 2024. The Police and Crime Plan 2022-25 strengthens the commitment made to improve support for victims with a focus on: Improving the service and support that victims receive from the MPS, support services and the CJS, including in online interaction; Victims receiving a better criminal justice response and outcome; Reducing the number of repeat victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking. MOPAC wants to work with providers to develop an Ecosystem of support services across London. The Ecosystem will champion trusted relationships and collaboration across services, whilst providing the necessary balance of specialist and by and for provision alongside robust and resilient pan-London services to effectively support victims from London's diverse communities. The services will be expected to deliver an agreed set of outcomes and share knowledge, skills and capabilities to support its continuous development and efficiency. MOPAC and partners within the Ecosystem will work closely with the Metropolitan Police Service on the development of a Victim Care Hub, to improve victims' experience of the Criminal Justice System (CJS). To form this Ecosystem, MOPAC will be looking to commission the following four services through a series of separate tenders: 1/ Central referral mechanism and support service for adult victims 2/ Specialist service for victims of domestic abuse 3/ Specialist service for young victims 4/ Specialist restorative justice services This notice is concerned with providing Central referral mechanism and support service for adult victims At a minimum, this service will be expected to deliver the following: Maintain referral mechanisms from the Police on behalf of the Ecosystem to ensure victims eligible for specialist support are passed to the correct services in a timely manner Assessment the needs of adult victims of crime Provide a range of practical and emotional support to adult victims of crime Work with partners across the Ecosystem to develop innovative ways to deliver better outcomes Maintenance of the LVWS website and service directory Pre-trial information and support for all witnesses attending court, including defence witnesses Stand up a response, in concert with relevant agencies, following any major crime incidents Adapt to changing requirements including need and demand for services and changes to the CJS. Additional information: MOPAC are following the light touch procedure (set out in Section 7 of the PCR 2015) and using a process which broadly follows the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. Any communications should be directed to Amanda Fearing, Senior Procurement Manager.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040eaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031392-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Procedure involving negotiations
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,860,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING & CRIME
Contact Name
Amanda Fearing
Contact Email
lvwsdesign@mopac.london.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7563375589

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHWARK
Postcode
SE1 0LL
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
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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