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Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - CPA/SPU/2624P

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 10:01

Planning

15 May 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has completed the procurement process titled "Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - CPA/SPU/2624P," which falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services. Located in Winsford, Cheshire, the buying organisation awarded the contract to the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside). The procurement stage was the Award, which was finalised on 5th November 2025, with services starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2027. This one-year light-touch agreement was procured through a direct, below-threshold method, effectively replacing the outgoing contract CPA/SPU/1315P, with its legal framework supported by UK legislation (2023/54). The services will be delivered within the Cheshire region, mainly focusing on victims of sexual violence.

This tender offers significant avenues for business growth within the health and social services industry, particularly for organisations specialising in comprehensive aftercare and counselling services. Businesses in the region that provide or are seeking to develop multi-agency and community-focused solutions for sexual assault victims will find opportunities to collaborate and enhance service delivery. The requirements stipulate robust partnership work with local safeguarding bodies, delivery of independent advisory services, and special provision for children, making it ideal for large charities or social enterprises engaged in complex support needs and local community engagement. Additionally, training for professionals and public awareness efforts expand opportunities for businesses skilled in educational programme delivery and community relations.

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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

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE (CHESHIRE & MERSEYSIDE

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