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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service

THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 15:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 14:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is launching a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the delivery of the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service across the county of Hampshire, including Portsmouth and Southampton. The service falls under the industry category of health and social work services and aims to provide specialist support to victims and survivors of sexual violence. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure with the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and plans to publish the tender opportunity via the e-tendering portal, In-tend. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2027 and will initially last for three years, with options for two one-year extensions up to a maximum of 31 March 2032. Interested parties can submit expressions of interest by the due date of 28 August 2026, and a future notice is expected to be released by 30 September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, to contribute to critical social services by providing tailored emotional and practical support to sexual violence survivors. With an anticipated annual budget of £630,000, this procurement could spur business growth for organisations with expertise in advocacy and social support services. Suitable businesses are those capable of delivering high-quality, empathetic services within the parameters set by the procuring entities, such as flexible service delivery models and experience in working with diverse demographics. This contract also encourages innovation and the exploration of commercial models that can enhance service delivery, inviting collaborative discussions with potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service

Notice Description

A contract is required to deliver the all-age Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service across the county of Hampshire (inc Portsmouth and Southampton) and is critical in providing specialist tailored emotional and practical support to victims and survivors of sexual violence

Planning Information

This notice serves as an opportunity for suppliers to express their interest in the upcoming tender exercise. Potential bidders may submit their details to be notified of when the opportunity is live via FTS to procurement@hampshire.police.uk Project Brief: A contract is required to deliver the all-age Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service across the county of Hampshire (inc Portsmouth and Southampton) and is critical in providing specialist tailored emotional and practical support to victims and survivors of sexual violence. The ISVA Service works with individuals who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or assault, irrespective of whether they have reported to the police or not. The nature of the support that an ISVA provides varies from case-to-case and will depend upon the needs of the individual victim and the circumstances. There are a number of significant benefits delivered through this service which include the provision of advocacy, impartial advice, information and support. If reporting to the police, the ISVA will provide support from initial reporting, through the criminal justice process and beyond. An ISVA may also provide information on other services that may be required, such as health and social care, housing or benefits. Procurement Strategy: The intention is to publish this opportunity as an above threshold tender under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) through the Find Tender Service in accordance with PA23. The procurement will be run through our e-tendering portal, In-tend. Pre-registration is advised https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshirepolice/aspx/Home Contract Details: The contract will run from 01 April 2027 until 31 March 2030 for an initial 3 year term. 2x 12 month extension options are to be included up to a maximum date of 31 March 2032 - for a total potential term of 5 years. The maximum approved budget is anticipated to be £630,000 per annum. Any bids that exceed this annual value will be deemed as non-compliant and disqualified from the entire tender process. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact us directly with any questions they may have about the process and we also encourage any input you may have that can benefit the tender process and the contract as a whole e.g. any risks or barriers to delivery, innovation opportunities, commercial models or capacity within the market etc... Note: Participation is voluntary and information provided in this notice is indicative and may change at any time. Participation will not provide an advantage in any future competitions and costs incurred by suppliers are at their own risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d259
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069919-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Additional Buyers

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 5BN
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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