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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 07:22

Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services" was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire. The contract focuses on providing specialist services for victims of sexual offences in Gloucestershire, categorised under "Other community, social and personal services". An open procedure was employed, with the tender initially published in January 2025, and the award concluded on 31 July 2025. The contract is valued at £3,961,573 and is set to commence on 1 August 2025, with a potential extension period of up to two years. Although the procurement process has been completed, it represents a significant investment into the Gloucestershire area, enhancing community support services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the community and social services sector, particularly those specialising in care for victims of sexual offences. The awarded contract to "First Light" highlights the demand for experienced, SME-sized organisations capable of delivering trauma-informed, victim-centred services. Given the nature of the services and collaboration with organisations like Barnardo's, businesses adept in partnership work may find this sector appealing. Companies focusing on improving health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable communities could experience strategic growth by bidding for similar opportunities in future procurement cycles.

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Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services

Notice Description

Gloucestershire OPCC is looking to award a Contract for the provision of Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Services. The role of an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), is to provide impartial information and specialist tailored support 'to individuals who are victims of criminal conduct of a sexual nature, where the support provided relates to that conduct'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Service is for the delivery of a countywide specialist Service for victims of sexual offences in Gloucestershire. The Service will be person-centred, trauma-informed and ACEs aware. The Service will work directly with victims to provide an efficient and effective Service, which is tailored to their individual support needs. The ISVA service should centre on the needs of the victim, at all times being outcome focussed, seeking to help the victim cope and recover from the crime. A key principal of the support is victim led in order to improve the overall experience of the victim, regardless of whether a police report has been made or not. The service should support victims by improving long term health and wellbeing outcomes through the delivery of high quality care and offering the right support at the earliest opportunity.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period for up to two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d48f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044532-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,961,573 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Emily Window
Contact Email
ben.whitehead@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, emily.window@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
GL2 2AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Quedgeley Fieldcourt
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST LIGHT

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