Tender

Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire is currently in the tender stage, seeking proposals for the provision of Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Services. This procurement opportunity, titled "Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service", is situated in Lincoln, United Kingdom, under the services category. The process is being conducted via an open, below-threshold competitive method and bids must be submitted electronically. The tender submission deadline is 2nd September 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling, guidance, or psychiatric services. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in providing support and advisory services to victims of sexual violence will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. The award criteria emphasise quality and social value, alongside price considerations, making it an attractive proposition for businesses that can offer high-quality and socially impactful services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire ("the Contracting Authority") is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036818-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@lincs.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

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