Planning

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 13:52

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has initiated a procurement process titled "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service," classified under the community health services industry category. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, and the procurement process involves two lots: one for ISVA services and another for therapy services for Kent and Medway. Both services support children and adults, regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the police. Key dates to note include a supplier engagement event scheduled for 13th February 2025 at 2.30 pm via an online Teams meeting. A full tender process is planned for summer 2025, with the future notice expected on 14th July 2025. The procurement value is estimated at £650,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing community health and therapy services, particularly those experienced with supporting victims of sexual violence. Businesses specialising in health services, guidance, and counselling within the UKH1 region would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender process can facilitate business growth by expanding service offerings and establishing partnerships with public sector bodies. Interested suppliers should consider attending the supplier engagement event to gain insights into commissioning intentions and contribute to shaping the final specifications of the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service

Notice Description

This prior information Notice is to inform the market that the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event in relation to<br/><br/>LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police.<br/><br/>LOT 2 - Therapy service for Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police.<br/><br/>A full tender process is planned to take place summer 2025 and this engagement event is to provide a brief overview of commissioning intentions and timelines. In addition, we will be looking to seek the markets feedback on a series of set questions to help inform the specification.<br/><br/>The supplier engagement event will take place on 13th February 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 2.30pm<br/><br/>Please ensure you express interest in the PIN so formal invites can be shared, joining instructions will be issued before the event.

Lot Information

LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) Kent & Medway

LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police. Additional information: 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

LOT 2 - Therapy service for Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003648-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Veronica O'Mahoney
Contact Email
veronica.o'mahoney@herts.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE, KENT
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

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