Planning

Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 May 2025 at 07:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 13:13

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is preparing to commission the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service, aimed at providing support to victims of sexual violence and stalking. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, falls under the category of health and social work services and is a significant opportunity for service providers in Leeds, United Kingdom. The potential contract is planned for commencement on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028, with possible extensions. A Market Engagement Event was held online on 16th April 2025 to assess market interest and outline the commissioning strategy, with future notices expected to be published on 13th May 2025 and tender submissions closing on 6th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in counselling and advocacy services, with the gross contract value reaching up to £6.96 million. It is highly suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), given the contract's emphasis on supporting individuals through the criminal justice process. Organisations that specialise in providing confidential advice and liaising with law enforcement on behalf of victims are encouraged to compete, as they can leverage their expertise to influence service commissioning effectively and expand their impact in the region. Businesses that align well with these requirements can significantly enhance their portfolio and underscore their commitment to community service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service

Notice Description

Supporting victims, survivors, witnesses, and those harmed by crime is at the heart of this Police and Crime Plan, helping people to get justice. The Mayor will continue to commission the most appropriate services that victims and witnesses need, building on the excellent work already being undertaken around priorities. The West Yorkshire Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) service embracing the concept of: Work with people who have experienced rape and sexual assault and stalking and provide a confidential service offering impartial and independent advice. ISVA and ISAC support varies based on the individual needs of the victim/survivor. The support is primarily through the criminal justice process, offering emotional and practical support and acts as the main point of contact for a victim/survivor and can liaise with the police on their behalf if needed.

Planning Information

In April 2025, we published a UK3 Planned Procurement Notice (PPN) under the new Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), which included details and registration information for a Market Engagement Event relating to the future commissioning of the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service. The Market Engagement Event took place on Wednesday 16th April 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, and was held online via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the event was to assess market interest, outline our commissioning strategy and ambitions, present key information including our funding position and proposed timeline, and introduce the e-tendering portal (YORtender) that will be used for the procurement. The session also included a Q&A segment to allow suppliers to raise queries. The event slides, recording, and Q&A responses will be made available to all potential bidders as part of the tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05019e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020676-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sukhninder Kaur
Contact Email
sukhninder.kaur@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133481770

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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