Tender

Devon & Cornwall Victim Services (Adult Multi-Crime)

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "Devon & Cornwall Victim Services (Adult Multi-Crime)," which falls under the service provision to the community and other social services sectors. Based in Exeter, UK, the procurement aims to appoint a supplier to deliver services supporting adult victims of crime, including domestic abuse, across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions in English until the deadline on 29th January 2026, with the service contract commencing from 1st May 2026 through to 30th April 2028, with possible extensions up to two additional years. The total contract value amounts to £1,911,000, with priorities highlighted in the tender documents available online.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those experienced in providing trauma-informed support, safety planning, and advocacy services for crime victims. Organisations with expertise in supporting victims of domestic abuse and a track record of delivering independent advocacy and casework are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the light-touch regime of the procurement process, even SMEs could leverage their specialised capabilities to fulfil the contract requirements, establishing or enhancing their presence in the regional service provision landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Devon & Cornwall Victim Services (Adult Multi-Crime)

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is looking to source a Supplier to deliver the Victim Services to support adult Victims of Crime (including Standard Risk Domestic Abuse) in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The service is due to commence 1st May 2026. The Adult Multi-Crime service: To provide high-quality trauma informed support, safety planning, advice and advocacy to adults (aged 16 and over) who have been affected by crime, including victims of domestic abuse (standard risk), whether reported to the police or not, through the delivery of independent advocacy and casework across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. As a result of this support, enable victims and, if applicable, their families and friends, to better cope and recover from the crime(s) or incident(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension up to 2 years in 12-month increments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084617-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,911,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,911,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-09

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
Emily Window
Contact Email
emily.window@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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