Tender

Sexual Violence Victim Support Service

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 14:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police And Crime Commissioner for Durham is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of Sexual Violence Victim Support Services. This tender, governed by the UK legislation 2023/54, is designed to support both adult and child victims of sexual violence and abuse. BlueLight Commercial, serving as the procuring entity, is overseeing the process. The services sought fall under the health services industry category, and the location for this contract is the United Kingdom. Interested businesses should take note of key dates, including the tender submission deadline on 4 March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 20 February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with potential for a 12-month renewal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare, counselling, and support services to expand their operations. Given its emphasis on quality, with a 70% weighting in the award criteria, businesses that can provide comprehensive and high-quality care services for victims of sexual violence will be particularly well-suited to compete. This light-touch, open procedure contract invites qualified service providers to deliver essential support services, enabling them to establish or enhance relationships within the public sector. The procurement method encourages competitive bidding, fostering growth and potential partnerships for enterprising businesses looking to leverage their capabilities in serving the community through public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sexual Violence Victim Support Service

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by BlueLight Commercial who are seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Sexual Violence Victim Support Services and associated specialist support for adult and child victims of sexual violence and sexual abuse. This contract is being tendered on behalf of the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner's Office.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012478-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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 DURHAM
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Contact Name
Toni Cox
Contact Email
forensics@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
07977748545

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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