Planning

RFI - Countywide Sexual Violence Support Service, Inclusive of Countywide ISVA Service

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 13:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire, in collaboration with the Seven Force Commercial Team, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a countywide Sexual Violence Support Service, inclusive of a Countywide ISVA Service. This service aims to provide comprehensive support across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, ensuring availability to all ages and genders irrespective of the incident's timing and police reporting. The procurement falls under the "services" category, targeting the health and social work sectors, and is particularly focused on guidance, counselling, and community health services. The buying organisation seeks to engage with entities equipped with the necessary experience and resources to provide a seamless support service. The planned contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend until 2031. Stakeholders interested in participating should take note of the Request for Information due on 23rd February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in sexual violence support and counselling. Given the sensitivity and comprehensive nature of the services required, companies with expertise in delivering integrated community health services stand to gain. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that meet the criteria are encouraged to express interest, recognising the project's substantial budget of over £6 million. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company's capabilities and reputation in the social services sector, offering a stable government contract with the potential for future extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Countywide Sexual Violence Support Service, Inclusive of Countywide ISVA Service

Notice Description

The Seven Force Commercial Team is supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner ("PCC") for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in identifying interested organisations to deliver an all age and all gender Countywide Sexual Violence Support Service which includes a Countywide ISVA Service. The service should be available regardless of when the incident happened and whether or not it has been reported to the police. Prior to the formal re-commissioning we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to providers who have the specialist knowledge and relevant current experience and resources required to mobilise and deliver the complete service in a way which ensures victims/survivors receive a continuous support. This will enable us to understand the current market as the responses will be used to assist us in the further refinement of the service specification and the approach to commissioning the service going forward. Please note there is no intention to separate elements of this service therefore only organisations with the skills, experience and resources to deliver all elements of the service are invited to submit RFIs. Please also be aware that this RFI is not intended to be a call for competition. This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Planning Information

Request for Information, issued 23/01/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006223-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,132,260 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Contact Name
Louise Field
Contact Email
louise.field@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 9LA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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