Tender

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET

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05 Dec 2024 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset is seeking to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service aimed at providing emotional and practical support to adult victims within the region of Avon and Somerset. This tender falls under the services category, particularly community services, and is classified under CPV code 75200000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with significant dates including an extended deadline for receipt of tenders, now set to 13th January 2025 at 12:00 midday. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2030, including possible renewals up to 24 months in 12-month increments.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in victim support services, community outreach, and customised care plans. Companies with expertise in the National Referral Mechanism, and experience in providing tiered support options such as telephone, face-to-face, online, and group support, are well-suited to bid. Additionally, organisations capable of performing stakeholder engagement and community outreach will find this contract a significant avenue for business growth, given its comprehensive approach to victim support and the substantial funding of GBP 219,842. The detailed requirement for flexible support plans provides room for innovative service offerings, potentially enhancing a firm's market presence and expertise in public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Services

Notice Description

Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner are looking to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service that will provide dedicated emotional and practical support for victims to help them cope and, as far as possible recover from the effects of crime. The Service is for adult victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking who live in Avon and Somerset. The Service should operate across the entire Avon and Somerset footprint and be a tailored, specialist resource for adult victims of MSHT. The Contractor will provide flexible service offer which makes use of a tiered menu of support options to build a care and support plan to meet the victim's individual needs. The Contractor will provide ongoing support through support plans which will include help with the ongoing practical and emotional needs of the victim to enable them to both cope and recover.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner are looking to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service that will provide dedicated emotional and practical support for victims to help them cope and, as far as possible recover from the effects of crime. The Service is for adult victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking who live in Avon and Somerset. Children of victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking will be referred and signposted to the relevant child referral pathway. The Service should operate across the entire Avon and Somerset footprint and proactively seek to ensure equitable access to support, and be a tailored, specialist resource for adult victims of MSHT. The Service will enable the OPCC to comply with the necessary requirements and conditions of the Ministry of Justice's victim grant. The Service will deliver the following core functions: A. Community engagement and outreach (Pre NRM) B. Stakeholder engagement C. Referral, assessment, and allocation process D. Provision of support (alongside and after NRM) The Contractor will need to have knowledge of the National Referral Mechanism and make referrals to other specialist pathways as appropriate, to avoid duplication of provision. The Contractor will provide flexible service offer which makes use of a tiered menu of support options to build a care and support plan to meet the victim's individual needs which may contain but is not limited to: a) Telephone support b) Face-to-face support c) Online Support d) Peer Support e) Group support f) Self Help/Serve resources g) Family support or advice (where this meets the needs identified for the service user) h) Any other mechanisms to provide support that meets the needs of the client group. The Contractor will provide ongoing support through support plans which will include help with the ongoing practical and emotional needs of the victim to enable them to both cope and recover.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 24 months in 12-month increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040289-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75242000 - Public law and order services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,842 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£219,842 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET
Contact Name
Emily Window
Contact Email
emily.window@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929076619

Buyer Location

Locality
AVON, BS20 8QJ
Postcode
PORTISHEAD,BRIS TOL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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