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Devon & Cornwall Victim Services (Adult Multi-Crime)

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:40

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:23

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18 Dec 2025 at 16:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Devon & Cornwall Victim Services (Adult Multi-Crime) has been awarded by The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police to Victim Support. This process aims to provide trauma-informed support, safety planning, and advocacy to adults affected by crime, including victims of standard risk domestic abuse, across Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly. The procurement method used is an open procedure under special light-touch regime regulations. The award was made on 2nd March 2026, and the service is expected to commence on 1st May 2026, with the contract having a potential renewal for up to two years beyond its initial end date of 30th April 2028.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community, social, and personal services, particularly those specialising in holistic support for crime victims. Organisations like Victim Support, a SME and voluntary/community social enterprise, exemplify the type of entity well-suited to deliver such specialised services. Businesses with expertise in providing independent advocacy and casework, or those capable of engaging with victims and their networks to facilitate recovery, are especially encouraged to consider participating in similar future opportunities. The open procedure allows for broader participation, attracting SMEs passionate about public service missions and community impact.

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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/018651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-09

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Victim Support

Further Information

Notice Documents

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