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Provision of a Crisis Worker Service in Sexual Assault Referral Centres

Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales

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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 14:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, in collaboration with their counterparts in Gwent and Dyfed Powys, is in the planning stage of a tender for the "Provision of a Crisis Worker Service in Sexual Assault Referral Centres". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically guidance and counselling services, and aims to find a single supplier for comprehensive service delivery across various regions in the UK, including UKL14, UKL15, and UKL22, among others. The planning event, scheduled for 22 July 2026, will provide stakeholders with insights into existing services, future strategic priorities, and opportunities for partnership and innovation within the industry. The procurement is governed under UKPGA 2023/54, with an estimated contract start date from 1st January 2027 to 1st April 2027, ending on 31st March 2028, and embraces a light touch regime with provisions suitable for SMEs and VCSOs to encourage diverse participation.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare, social services, and trauma-informed support. Organisations that can offer robust guidance and counselling services, particularly those with innovative approaches and strong capabilities in strategic partnerships, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process not only provides a platform to collaborate with public authorities but also offers a chance to contribute significantly to community welfare by delivering critical support services to victims and survivors of sexual violence. Engaging in this procurement can significantly enhance the service provider's reputation and expand their portfolio in the public sector, fostering potential growth and development in subsequent contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Crisis Worker Service in Sexual Assault Referral Centres

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, also acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent and Dyfed Powys, are seeking to appoint a single supplier to deliver a crisis worker service across the region. The contract start date may be between 1st January 2027 and 1st April 2027, but the contract end date will not change regardless of start date.

Planning Information

You are warmly invited to attend the SARC Service Crisis Worker Commissioning Event, bringing together partners from across health, policing, criminal justice, local authorities, specialist support services, and the third sector to discuss the future development of Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services. Purpose of the Event This event provides an opportunity to share a collective vision for delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to victims and survivors of sexual violence, whilst exploring how commissioners, providers, and stakeholders can work collaboratively to ensure services remain responsive, sustainable, and centred on the needs of those who access them. The commissioning event will: • Provide an overview of current SARC crisis worker provision and future strategic priorities. • Explore opportunities for innovation, service improvement, and enhanced partnership working. • Discuss commissioning requirements, expected outcomes, and service delivery models. • Gather views from stakeholders to help inform the future commissioning of crisis worker services across the SARC network. Your experience, expertise, and perspective will be invaluable in shaping the future of these vital services. Event Details Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026 Time: 14:00 - 16:00pm Venue: Online To request a Microsoft Teams joining link and to confirm attendance, please email Joy-Louise.Lewis@south-wales.police.uk We would be delighted if you could join us and contribute to what promises to be a valuable and constructive discussion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cad4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066214-2026
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

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance 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
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales
Additional Buyers

Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys

Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

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