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title: "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor | ISVA, ChISVA, Counselling | Bedfordshire Police | Request for Information"
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# Independent Sexual Violence Advisor | ISVA, ChISVA, Counselling | Bedfordshire Police | Request for Information

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25d7bc3b-233b-4f1c-a260-1f1637190d92

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire have initiated a procurement process for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service. The tender, titled "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor | ISVA, ChISVA, Counselling | Bedfordshire Police | Request for Information," falls under the services category with a total value of £4,000,000. The engagement end date is set for 7th March 2024. Interested businesses can find further details on the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations providing health, counselling, and community services to engage with Bedfordshire Police. Suitable businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, can explore the scope to deliver ISVA and/or ChISVA services, with an additional option for counselling support. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute towards enhancing community well-being in Bedfordshire and potentially create significant growth opportunities through service provision to the Police commissioners.

## Notice

The Seven Force Commercial Team is supporting the Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire in identifying interested organisations in delivering an ISVA and/or ChISVA services. There is also scope for the organisation to include Counselling support within their service. We would like to understand the current market as the responses will be used to assist us in the development of the specification and our approach to this procurement to determine the most suitable route to market. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c06167c-538c-4793-a8a2-44403e8094fe |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | WYMONDHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR18 0WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | South Wymondham |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 10:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c06167c-538c-4793-a8a2-44403e8094fe
- 31 Jan 2024 at 08:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322f6dba-7de8-44e3-8eb8-58f05324cffa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c06167c-538c-4793-a8a2-44403e8094fe
  29th February 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322f6dba-7de8-44e3-8eb8-58f05324cffa
  31st January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
- https://7force.force.com/login

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