Notice Information
Notice Title
Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - CPA/SPU/2624P
Notice Description
UK7 Contract Details Notice under Light Touch Regime. Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault to commence 1st April 2026 for a one year period ending 31st March 2027. This one year Light Tough agreement is to replace contract CPA/SPU/1315P which will reach the end of the term on 31st March 2026 . Due to the changes relating to NHS England; funding beyond March 2027 for future commissioning is not known. The services are commissioned (led by) the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) on behalf of the four Local Authorities, NHS England, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable (CC). This light touch contract provides an aftercare service for victims of rape or sexual assault in the Cheshire Constabulary policing area. The minimum requirements of the PCC, NHS England and Local Authorities are for a supplier to provide a solution for all ages incorporating a full time independent sexual violence advisor and initial counselling service within a multi-agency setting for those in the Cheshire constabulary policing area who have suffered sexual violence both within and outside of the criminal justice system, including non-recent cases. The service incorporates: * An ageless community counselling and therapeutic service for those suffering rape and sexual abuse. * Specialist provision to meet the needs of children. * Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service (conventional and specialist) * Delivery of training and awareness raising The requirements include but are not restricted to the following: * Safeguard individuals in Cheshire from sexual violence through minimising risks. * Enable service users to address the effects of sexual assault/rape and reduce repeat incidents/victimisation. * Provide a support service for anyone who has issues surrounding sexual assault or rape; to offer advice, counselling, family mediation and sign posting to other specific support services. * Support the service user though the criminal justice system, if court proceedings are involved. * To develop a person centred plan to address the needs of the individual to reduce service user's risk and improve their mental health, safety, well-being and independence for service users when identified as need. * To allow service users to provide feedback that is used to influence future service delivery. * To help enable individual service users to access their rights. The Provider must: * Participate in MARAC as appropriate. * Work in partnership with other service providers in the area (IDVA, Drug and Alcohol services etc.) * Work in close partnership with local safeguarding boards (adult and child). * Develop and work in partnership with CCG's. * Develop effective relationships with other local charities operating in this sector to ensure the offer for service users is consistent. * Work within a multi-agency setting to provide a pro-active holistic service to all victims of sexual assault or violence who have been referred or self-referred to the aftercare service. * Work in partnership with the provider of forensic examination services and crisis care for Cheshire enabling a timely and seamless provision of care for victims and the sharing of information and good practice. * Deliver training and awareness raising to professionals and the public which contribute to local and sub-regional prevention work * Be an active part of the multi-agency safeguarding arena. * Deliver basic training on sexual assault and violence to practitioners in Cheshire (and refresh as required) * Undergo training and supervision to ensure specialist knowledge and continued professional development of staff. * Work within local guidance and information sharing arrangements. Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) number 1214541 This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051519
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073402-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - without competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Large
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
85312310 - Guidance services
85312320 - Counselling services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £2,625,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £525,000 £500K-£1M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Nov 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 15 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 5 Nov 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
- Contact Name
- Helen Elliott
- Contact Email
- helen.elliott@cheshire.police.uk
- Contact Phone
- 01606362063
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
- Postcode
- CW7 2UA
- Post Town
- Crewe
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD6 Cheshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
- Delivery Location
- TLD6 Cheshire
-
- Local Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Electoral Ward
- Winsford Over & Verdin
- Westminster Constituency
- Mid Cheshire
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073402-2025
13th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021969-2025
15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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