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

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2026 at 12:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Dec 2025 at 12:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has completed a procurement process for the provision of Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) and Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services. This open procedure targeted public authority partnerships, focusing on services within Kent and Medway. The contracts were awarded on 28th May 2026 to EAST KENT RAPE CRISIS CENTRE, a large service provider in Canterbury, UK. The procurement, under the legal basis of UKPGA, involved two lots: Lot 1 for ISVA services and Lot 2 for therapeutic services, both already active since 1st April 2026 with an end date set for 31st March 2030. The provision aims to offer high-quality, trauma-informed, age-appropriate support for victims, embracing inclusivity regardless of demographic variables or the nature of the cases.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities by securing long-term government contracts in the public services sector, particularly for organisations with expertise in health and community support services. Businesses that possess a strong background in delivering trauma-informed care and have the capability to address diverse needs within the community will be well-suited to compete. The ongoing contracts highlight a crucial need for dedicated and independent service providers that can augment public health services by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to essential support services. With optional renewal options available, this tender opens pathways for sustainable partnership development with government authorities in Kent and Medway.

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Notice Information

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. Both Contracts for Lot 1 & Lot 2 were signed on 28/05/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05512e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059829-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Postcode Area
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

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