Commissioning of Victim Support and Early Interventions Services

Commissioning of Victim Support and Early Intervention Services

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2025 at 09:38

Tender

18 Sep 2024 at 11:25

Tender

05 Jun 2024 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia has awarded contracts for the Commissioning of Victim Support and Early Interventions Services under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. This procurement process focused on four separate lots: Victims Hub, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), and Independent Sexual Violence Abuse Advisers (ISVA). The contracts awarded include the Victims Hub to Victim Support, and the combined CSE and CCE services to Catch22 Charity Limited. The total contract values for these lots amount to £8.4 million and £1.2 million per year, respectively. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the process managed by the Commissioning of Victim Support and Early Intervention Services based in Worcester.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services, specifically those focused on victim support and early intervention. Businesses that offer direct support to individuals vulnerable to or affected by sexual and criminal exploitation can gain substantial contracts. Companies experienced in providing these specialised services, especially those with a strong background in delivering high-quality interventions and support within the public sector, would be well-positioned to compete and contribute to enhancing the community's safety and wellbeing in the West Mercia geographical area.

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Notice Title

Commissioning of Victim Support and Early Interventions Services

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia has awarded the Commissioning of Victim Support and Early Interventions Services, comprising: Lot 1 - Victims Hub Lot 2 - CSE ( Child Sexual Exploitation) Lot 3- CCE (Child Criminal Exploitation) In support of the Commissioners obligations and responsibilities as part of Section 143 of the Anti-social Behaviour , Crime and Policing Act 2014, and as detailed within this Award Notice.

Lot Information

Victim Hub

Commissioning of a Victims Hub

Options: Please refer to the procurement documents for further information/ detail.

Renewal: Initial 3 years, plus 2 x 24 month extension periods, subject to: - The organisational requirements of the Commissioner- Providers maintaining levels of performance which are acceptable to the Commissioner throughout the preceding contract period. - The Service provider offering levels of pricing and value which are acceptable to the Commissioner for the extension periods.

CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation)

A direct 1:1 support service to work with those aged 8- 18 (up to age 24 for those with additional needs) and a CSE Awareness and Prevention programme across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire Telford and Wrekin through:- Targeted early intervention- Targeted preventative work with individuals who are known to have vulnerabilities that would heighten the risk of CSE. Additional information: Please note: as Lot 2 CSE & Lot 3 - CCE have been awarded to a single provider the Contract value is a combined total of PS1.2m per annum.

Options: Please refer to the procurement documents for further information/ detail.

Renewal: Initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 24months, subject to: * The organisational requirements of The Commissioner.* Providers maintaining levels of performance which are acceptable to The Commissioner throughout the preceding contract period.* The Service Provider offering levels of pricing and value which are acceptable to The Commissioner for the extension period.

Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) Support Services

Commissioning CCE support services, which is defined by the Home Office, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) occurs where an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, control, manipulate or deceive a child or young person under the age of 18. The victim may have been criminally exploited even if the activity appears consensual.The trauma some C&YP experience heightens vulnerability, decreasing health and social outcomes and increases their risk of exploitation and entering the Criminal Justice System (CJS). Building resilience, in those affected, decreases the risk of victimisation and results in a reduction in offending behaviour, ultimately leading to an enriched, safer life. Additional information: Please note: as Lot 2 CSE & Lot 3 - CCE have been awarded to a single provider the Contract value is a combined total of PS1.2m per annum.

Options: Please refer to the procurement documents for further information/ detail.

Renewal: Initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months, subject to:* The organisational requirements of The Commissioner.* Providers maintaining levels of performance which are acceptable to The Commissioner throughout the preceding contract period.* The Service Provider offering levels of pricing and value which are acceptable to The Commissioner for the extension period.

ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence and Abuse Advisors) Support Services

Commissioning for a West Mercia Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service for Victims/Survivors of sexual violence and abuse aged 5 years and over. (The service will not provide 1:1 to support to children under the age of 5, however it will work with them indirectly through the children's immediate support network).The service will provide any adaptations or specialisms which are tailored to meet the needs of Service Users or any other role the provider feels will meet the relevant criteria and need.

Options: Please refer to the procurement documents for further information/ detail.

Renewal: Initial 3 years with an option to extend for a further 24 months period , subject to: * The organisational requirements of The Commissioner.* Providers maintaining levels of performance which are acceptable to The Commissioner throughout the preceding contract period.* The Service Provider offering levels of pricing and value which are acceptable to The Commissioner for the extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000273-2025
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
Large

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
£24,150,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
84 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Commissioning of Victim Support and Early Intervention Services
Additional Buyers

PIN - Commissioning of Victim Support Services for the OPCC West Mercia

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Catch22 Charity Limited

Victim Support

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