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title: "Victims First Adult Specialist Services"
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# Victims First Adult Specialist Services

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44c1c5b9-562e-4583-bcf8-f023df42c167

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## Summary

The Thames Valley Police is seeking bids for the tender titled "Victims First Adult Specialist Services," aimed at providing essential support for victims and witnesses affected by criminal and anti-social behaviour. This procurement falls within the social services industry category, specifically targeting the provision of community support services, including guidance and counselling. The tender is currently in the active planning stage, with a deadline for submission set for 27th August 2019. The total contracted value is between £3,000,000 and £5,000,000, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, beginning on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023. This open procedure welcomes diverse vendor participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social work and counselling services. Businesses offering innovative solutions and comprehensive support structures can play a pivotal role in contributing to the welfare of victims. Companies engaged in community service enhancement, guidance, and counselling are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning their offerings with the needs outlined by the Thames Valley Police.

## Notice

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) requires the provision of an Adult Specialist Service for use by victims and witnesses (referred to henceforth as 'victims') affected by criminal behaviour and, in certain circumstances, anti-social behaviour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7f4d7d-24c4-478b-9e5a-287714f17f4f |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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, OXON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| 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 West |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7f4d7d-24c4-478b-9e5a-287714f17f4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7f4d7d-24c4-478b-9e5a-287714f17f4f
  11th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29097&B=BLUELIGHT
  Victims First Adult specialist Services - Ref 36175
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32823
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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