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title: "Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley - Independent Sexual Violence Advisors Service"
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# Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley - Independent Sexual Violence Advisors Service

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e9cef83-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Thames Valley Police is seeking to procure an Independent Sexual Violence Advisors Service through an open tender process. This contract, valued at £600,000 with a minimum value of £200,000, will span three years from 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2018, with a potential two-year extension at the discretion of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the tender period ended on 6th February 2015, and the procurement falls under the category of social work and related services, located in South East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in social support services, particularly those with experience in providing confidential and victim-focused assistance for sexual violence victims. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to deliver tailored support and that have established partnerships with local agencies will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The service aims to enhance the recovery of victims, creating a meaningful impact in the community while also enabling the selected provider to expand their reach and service offerings in the sector.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley intends to issue invitations to tender for the supply of an Independent Sexual Violence Advisors Service (ISVA Service) The Contract will last for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The option to extend will be at the sole discretion of the PCC for Thames Valley. The Contract will be awarded to a single supplier or consortium The expectation is to provide and promote high quality specialist support services, tailored to individual needs that achieve improvements in every victims ability to cope and recover from the impact of crime. Each service will be free of charge, confidential, accessible and available to victims regardless of where the crime took place or whether or not the offence was reported to the police. The contract shall support male and female victims of sexual violence aged from 16 years and up across Thames Valley. The service will be an independent, victim-focused service working in partnership with a range of local statutory and voluntary organisations. This will include agreeing referral pathways with the police and other agencies, and provision of ISVA services to the 2 Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) in the Thames Valley area (based in Bletchley and Slough). The service will provide advice and support to victims across a wide range of issues, such as housing, health and social interaction, to support the victim to cope and recover from the abuse and ensure their ongoing safety.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6417e59-5714-4fc4-9e21-ea0fb20ebc76 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 2NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington East |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6417e59-5714-4fc4-9e21-ea0fb20ebc76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6417e59-5714-4fc4-9e21-ea0fb20ebc76
  6th January 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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