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Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services (2 Lots)

7 Force Commercial Services

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02 Sep 2024 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire and Essex, in collaboration with Essex County Council, are seeking tenders for the provision of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and a Programme of Therapeutic Services. This tender, categorised under "Counselling services" in the health and social work sector, is geographically targeted at Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex (Lot 2). The procurement is in the tender stage with a release date of 2nd September 2024, closing on 7th October 2024, and awarding scheduled for 4th November 2024. Services are expected to commence on 1st April 2025. The total value for these services is GBP 8,000,000, split across two lots with an annual value of GBP 1,350,000 for Lot 1 and GBP 1,100,000 for Lot 2. Contracts will initially run for three years, with options to extend: two additional 12-month periods for Bedfordshire and a 24-month and two 12-month extensions for Essex.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in community health services, counselling services, and social work to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive support to victims of sexual violence, aiding them through the criminal justice process and promoting recovery, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Given the substantial funding and potential for contract extensions, companies looking to scale their operations and enhance service delivery in these regions would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, inviting bids from a diverse range of service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services (2 Lots)

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Independent Advocate (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard, trough effective safety planning, victims of sexual assault/abuse.

Lot Information

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) is seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence.

The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered.

Services are required to start from 1st April 2025.
Lot 1 : Bedfordshire - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 2 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is PS350,000p.a.

Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document.
Basic indicative timelines are as follows:
Tender release: 02/09/2024
Tender close: 07/10/2024
Tender award: 04/11/2024

This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login



Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents. Additional information: If you have any questions in relation to this tender opportunity, please utilise the messaging portal via the e tendering system Atamis - https://7force.force.com

Renewal: Two options to extended for 12 months period upon agreement

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service

The Police, fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence.

The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered.

Services are required to start from 1st April 2025.
Lot 2: Essex - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 1 x 24 month option to extend and 2 x 12 month options to extend thereafter. The maximum budget available is PS1,100,000p.a

Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document.
Basic indicative timelines are as follows:
Tender release: 02/09/2024
Tender close: 07/10/2024
Tender award: 04/11/2024

This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login



Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents. Additional information: If you have any questions in relation to this tender opportunity, please utilise the messaging portal via the e tendering system Atamis - https://7force.force.com

Renewal: Upon agreement, one option to extend for 24 months period followed by two options of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027952-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
7 Force Commercial Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARTLESHAM HEATH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Postcode Area
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
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

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