--- title: "Market Consultation - Abuse and Rape Crisis Counselling Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0327c85f-16b0-43fc-aa4b-13f3083d45b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0327c85f-16b0-43fc-aa4b-13f3083d45b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0327c85f-16b0-43fc-aa4b-13f3083d45b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0327c85f-16b0-43fc-aa4b-13f3083d45b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-16" --- # Market Consultation - Abuse and Rape Crisis Counselling Services Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0327c85f-16b0-43fc-aa4b-13f3083d45b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0327c85f-16b0-43fc-aa4b-13f3083d45b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0327c85f-16b0-43fc-aa4b-13f3083d45b1.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a market consultation for the procurement of Abuse and Rape Crisis Counselling Services, with the current contract set to expire on 30th September 2022. This procurement falls under the industry category of social work services, specifically focusing on counselling and guidance services. The tender period is open until 31st March 2022, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2022 and lasting until 30th September 2025. Businesses interested in this opportunity can access further information and express their interest via Portsmouth City Council's e-sourcing system, Intend. This tender presents valuable opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in providing social work and counselling services. Businesses that specialise in mental health, guidance services, and welfare support will find this an excellent chance to contribute to vital community services while potentially increasing their market presence in the public sector. Collaboration and consultation with the council during this stage are crucial for tailoring responses to meet the specified needs for this important service. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the 'council') currently have a contract in place for the delivery of Abuse and Rape Crisis Counselling services for vulnerable individuals in Portsmouth. This contract is due to end on the 30th September 2022 and is currently valued at PS118,000 per annum. The purpose of this engagement is to share with you information about the forthcoming tender and also our current service specification and ask you to comment on our requirements. Any information a provider shares could be used to assist drafting the final specification. We are also using the process to 'test the market' to obtain a better understanding of the level of interest from potential providers in delivering this service. Following this process, the council will consider the appropriate route for this service. The council would like to thank you in advance for your help with this request and assure you that all information provided will be treated as confidential Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of undertaking a market consultation exercise for the following project - Abuse and Rape Crisis Counselling Services. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c36935-52ec-4d89-a9bc-5dcd02626a2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 16 Mar 2022 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c36935-52ec-4d89-a9bc-5dcd02626a2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c36935-52ec-4d89-a9bc-5dcd02626a2f 16th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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