--- title: "Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault -" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE" published: "2020-09-25" --- # Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves an Invitation to Tender for "Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault", initiated by the Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, NHS England, and local authorities. The procurement belongs to the health and social work services industry, focusing on providing essential support in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 30th October 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £2,700,000, with a minimum value of £1,597,800, covering a contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method is open, utilising an online questionnaire for submissions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling and support services. Companies that provide therapeutic services, independent sexual violence advisor expertise, and community training and awareness programmes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on tailored support for all ages, including children, indicates a need for providers with experience in delivering sensitive and inclusive services in challenging environments. ## Notice On behalf of the Local Authorities, NHS England, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable (CC); the PCC is looking to put in place an aftercare service for victims of rape or sexual assault in the Cheshire Constabulary policing area. The minimum requirements of the PCC, NHS England and Local Authorities are for a supplier to provide a solution for all ages incorporating a full time independent sexual violence advisor and initial counselling service within a multi-agency setting for those in the Cheshire constabulary policing area who have suffered sexual violence both within and outside of the criminal justice system, including non-recent cases. This service will need to incorporate: * An ageless community counselling and therapeutic service for those suffering rape and sexual abuse. * Specialist provision to meet the needs of children. * Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service (conventional and specialist) * Delivery of training and awareness raising The full requirements are available once you have expressed interest and logged in to the Opportunity on Bluelight ref 41092. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is constructed as an Online Questionnaire. Bidders will need to work through the online ITT to be fully aware of all the requirements. The Specification, Terms and Conditions and other related documents can be found in the document folder, once you are logged in. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55a2dee-b098-4b1c-9ab9-fc8aedea45f0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,700,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE | | Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 2UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55a2dee-b098-4b1c-9ab9-fc8aedea45f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55a2dee-b098-4b1c-9ab9-fc8aedea45f0 25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34310&B=BLUELIGHT All applications should be made via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 41092 where full details about the opportunity can be accessed. Expressions of interest are being handled electronically on Bluelight. Please do not contact the buyer directly. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132 All contact should be via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 41092 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshire.police.uk - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c.json.