Planning

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 14:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services and a Therapy Service. This procurement initiative is focused on providing support in Kent and Medway for both children and adults, irrespective of whether a crime has been reported. Scheduled to commence in mid-June 2025, this service contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with a potential extension until 31st March 2033. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in an online supplier engagement event on the 4th of June 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £5,000,000 (net) and £6,000,000 (gross), and is open for SMEs and VCSEs. Procurement activities are facilitated through the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal, with all necessary engagement steps outlined online.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health, guidance, and counselling services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality support services to crime victims, particularly sexual violence, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The initiative not only offers a substantial contract value but also the potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent public authority. Engaging in the supplier event provides an excellent platform to understand project requirements, network with potential partners, and enhance visibility within this niche market segment in the Kent and Medway regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent will be conducting a tender process mid June 2025 for 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. LOT 2 - Sexual Assault & Therapeutic Service for Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event Prior to the tender publication. The event will take place on 4th June 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 10.00am. 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'. Then complete the response sections indicating attendance and any relevant email addresses for attendance. Invites will be sent on 3rd June 2025.

Planning Information

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event Prior to the tender publication. The event will take place on 4th June 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 10.00am. 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'. Then complete the response sections indicating attendance and any relevant email addresses for attendance. Invites will be sent on 3rd June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05281c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028166-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
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
TLJ4 Kent, TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway, TLJ44 East Kent, TLJ45 Mid Kent, TLJ46 West Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

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