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# Essex Victims' Assessment and Support Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39b6f43d-ee71-4494-996d-9f5a697d3109

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking to provide Essex Victims' Assessment and Support Services, focusing on guidance and counselling services within the East of England. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 28th November 2017, valued at £2,743,378, and running from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2023. The tender period concluded on 16th October 2017 under an open procurement method, ensuring competitive bidding. The service aims to enhance victim support within the criminal justice system, aligning with objectives set out in the Police and Crime Plan.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for companies that specialise in counselling, support services, and community engagement, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to victim support and a track record in similar services may find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in this contract could facilitate business growth through extended service provision and the chance to contribute positively to the community, ultimately leading to increased experience and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

This service is the provision of a victim assessment, referral and non-specialist support. The Police and Crime Commissioners Police and Crime Plan sets clear objectives to ensure victims are at the heart of what we do. To support this, the PCC for Essex has adopted a set of principles to deliver the objectives set out in the plan; * We believe Victims should be at the heart of the Criminal Justice System and are placing a special emphasis on their needs within each and every policing priority * Every Victim should receive the services they are entitled to under the Victims Code and we will ensure that the criminal justice agencies are held to account for delivery against this code * Everyone who reports a crime should be kept informed and updated about their case * People who have experienced harm should receive appropriate support and be directly involved in the design of their services * We will commission services which are driven by the needs of the victim and we will regularly seek feedback to improve and provide even better support, so victims are able to cope and recover from their experience * Our Restorative Justice Services, which are focused on the needs of the victims, will expand to enable more victims to have access The primary aim of this service is to ensure that people are supported to cope and recover after being victims of crime and increase levels of victim satisfaction. Expected additional outcomes for this service are: * Contribution to victims having a more positive experience of the criminal justice system * Feedback is gathered from victims that contribute to improvements within the service and to other partners including but not limited to Essex Police and OPCC. * Victims are helped to move towards positive outcomes - in line with the 8 categories identified in the Victim's Code * Victims feel equipped and empowered to move on independently of the service * Victims are supported to help reduce the risk of repeat victimisation * Victims report improvements to their presenting problem(s) * Victims are able to have a 'voice' to express the way a crime has affected them with a Victim Personal Statement/Business Impact Statement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd7d85-c018-429f-b16c-29a4b524efbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,743,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,743,378 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | NORTHFLEET |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VICTIM SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd7d85-c018-429f-b16c-29a4b524efbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd7d85-c018-429f-b16c-29a4b524efbf
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.police.uk

## Provenance

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