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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services)

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has awarded contracts for Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) and Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services. The procurement process, conducted using an open procedure, addresses community health services and aims to support victims of sexual assault and abuse across Kent and Medway. The contracts were awarded on 27th November 2025, with the standstill period ending on 11th December 2025. The services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2033, providing opportunities for renewal. The procurement targets service provision for wide-ranging demographics, ensuring accessibility regardless of age, gender, or the nature of the assault.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, counselling, and guidance services. Companies with expertise in trauma-informed care or evidence-based delivery models are well-suited to bid for similar tenders in the future. Organisations that can offer inclusive, independent, and accessible services to vulnerable populations, including children and adults, will find scope for growth and contribution to public safety. The procurement method encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, promoting a diverse and competitive environment for service provision. Additionally, possibilities for contract renewals and options for funding during the contract period indicate potential long-term business stability and expansion.

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Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services)

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is conducting a tender process to award contracts for the following services LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) LOT 2 - Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services) LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) The PCC wishes to commission a high-quality ISVA Service for victims of sexual assault and abuse, supporting children, young people and adults across Kent and Medway This service must be needs and risk led, providing a strong evidence-based delivery model, be trauma informed and independent from the Police and CJS. The service must be available to victims of sexual assault and abuse, who are resident in Kent and Medway regardless of age, gender, sex, whether it is an isolated event or repeated incidents, recent or non-recent, reported or not reported to the police, if it happened physically and or involve technology such as grooming. Provision must be age appropriate, accessible to all and available at the point the victim wishes to seek support. LOT 2 - Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services) The PCC wishes to commission a high-quality Therapeutic Service, for sexual assault and abuse victims that supports children, young people and adults across Kent and Medway. This service must be needs and risk led, providing a strong evidence-based delivery model and be trauma informed. The service must be available to victims of sexual assault and abuse, who are resident in Kent and Medway regardless of age, gender, sex, whether it is an isolated event or repeated incidents, recent or non-recent, reported or not reported to the police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05512e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078874-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,854,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
7forceprocurement@ecis.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST KENT RAPE CRISIS CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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