--- title: "Homicide Service Grant Funding Competition - Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ba727fa-6921-4319-a25c-203461379d2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ba727fa-6921-4319-a25c-203461379d2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ba727fa-6921-4319-a25c-203461379d2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ba727fa-6921-4319-a25c-203461379d2f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE." published: "2018-08-24" --- # Homicide Service Grant Funding Competition - Market Engagement Event Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ba727fa-6921-4319-a25c-203461379d2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ba727fa-6921-4319-a25c-203461379d2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ba727fa-6921-4319-a25c-203461379d2f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Homicide Service Grant Funding Competition - Market Engagement Event." This tender, related to the counselling services industry, is set to take place in various regions across England and Wales. A key date to note is the engagement end date, which is 31st August 2018, with a market engagement event scheduled for 7th September 2018 in London. The competition aims to determine grant funding for services supporting those affected by murder and manslaughter, with an intended grant duration of two years starting from 1st April 2019, and the option to extend for a further two years. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver counselling services. Participants will have the chance to engage directly with representatives from the Ministry of Justice, understand their high-level requirements, and network with other potential bidders. Given the focus on supporting bereaved individuals, firms with expertise in this sector are encouraged to explore this opportunity to expand their service offerings in the area of trauma support and counselling. ## Notice Support for those bereaved by murder and manslaughter has been provided by Ministry of Justice grant to the Homicide Service, currently provided by Victim Support, as well as a number of smaller organisations. The Ministry of Justice is intending to hold a competition to determine grant funding for support for those affected by murder and manslaughter in England and Wales. The proposed duration of the intended grant award is 2 years from 1 April 2019, with an option for the Ministry of Justice to extend for up to a further 2 years. The Ministry of Justice is intending on awarding a national grant (England and Wales) for the services required. The Ministry of Justice wants to engage with a wide range of potential bidders and potential delivery structures. **POTENTIAL BIDDERS SHOULD IGNORE THE "NO" STATEMENTS IN THE SME AND VCSE FIELDS AS THIS IS AN ERROR. POTENTIAL BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT AND THE SUBSEQUENT GRANT FUNDING COMPETITION IS SUITABLE FOR SMEs AND VCSEs.** Additional information: MARKET ENGAGEMENT It is intended that the Ministry of Justice will host a Market Engagement Event on Friday 7th September 2018 at the Foreign Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AH, United Kingdom. Details will be provided to those who have registered an interest in the opportunity. Representatives from the Ministry of Justice shall describe their high-level requirements, its intended grant competition process and high-level performance requirements. Following the briefing, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with the representatives from the Ministry of Justice and network with other interested organisations. Further information will be issued upon registering to attend the event. To register your interest in attending, please email Neil Chappell (Neil.Chappell@justice.gov.uk) or Tony Rafter (Tony.Rafter@Justice.gov.uk) by close of play Friday 31st August 2018. **POTENTIAL BIDDERS SHOULD IGNORE THE "NO" STATEMENTS IN THE SME AND VCSE FIELDS AS THIS IS AN ERROR. POTENTIAL BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT AND THE SUBSEQUENT GRANT FUNDING COMPETITION IS SUITABLE FOR SMEs AND VCSEs.** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d453f529-24d4-44e0-a75f-6ac715853d27 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2018 at 15:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d453f529-24d4-44e0-a75f-6ac715853d27 - 23 Aug 2018 at 10:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d453f529-24d4-44e0-a75f-6ac715853d27 - 23 Aug 2018 at 10:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d453f529-24d4-44e0-a75f-6ac715853d27 - 17 Aug 2018 at 14:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d453f529-24d4-44e0-a75f-6ac715853d27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d453f529-24d4-44e0-a75f-6ac715853d27 24th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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