Tender

Victim Care Services for the counties of Norfolk & Suffolk

7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The 7 Force Commercial Services, represented by the Police and Crime Commissioners for Norfolk and Suffolk, is managing a procurement process for the provision of Victim Care Services in Norfolk and Suffolk. This service falls under the industry category of Social work and related services (CPV code 85300000). The tender is currently active and follows an open procedure, with a submission deadline set for 19 March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement phase is currently at the tender stage, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2025, lasting until 30 September 2028, with two optional extensions of twelve months each. The total estimated contract value ranges between £1,500,000 and £2,500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services to expand their market presence by delivering essential victim care services across Norfolk and Suffolk. Companies with experience in multi-crime referral, assessment, and victim support services will find this contract particularly well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, due to the contract's estimated value and potential for extensions, the opportunity offers considerable long-term benefits and stability for the winning bidder. Businesses interested in participating need to register or log in via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal to access the full tender documents and submit their bids.

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Notice Title

Victim Care Services for the counties of Norfolk & Suffolk

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is procuring a contract for the provision of a victim care services for the counties of Norfolk & Suffolk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) for Norfolk and Suffolk are undertaking a procurement process for the future delivery of the multi-crime referral, assessment and victim support service: Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care (NSVC). Supporting victims is a key part of the Police and Crime Plans in each county. Within the current plans there is a commitment to work in partnership to commission and provide effective services that support victims. The opportunity is for a 3 year contract with two potential extensions of 12 months. The contract being procured is estimated to be between PS1,500,000 and PS2,500,000 depending on whether the contract is to be extended.
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

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of 12 months:
01/10/2028 - 30/09/2029
01/10/2029 - 30/09/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001993-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Louise Larter
Contact Email
louise.larter@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARTLESHAM HEATH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
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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