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title: "Female Genital Mutilation Support Services"
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# Female Genital Mutilation Support Services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55ddc40c-080f-4aa3-9fee-c7138de5737a

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## Summary

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Staffordshire has awarded a contract for the provision of Female Genital Mutilation Support Services, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2018 and concluding on 30th April 2020. This procurement, classified under social work and related services, specifically targets support for potential victims of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The procurement process was conducted using an open method, and the contract was awarded to Barnardo Services Ltd on 16th February 2018, with a total value of £271,500. The tender was completed prior to the deadline for submission on 13th December 2017.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in social services, therapeutic counselling, and community support frameworks, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in handling sensitive cases involving FGM. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector entities would find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Those interested in similar social service contracts should consider this project as a model for creating impactful community programmes while expanding their market reach.

## Notice

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Staffordshire is seeking a suitably qualified provider/providers to deliver Female Genital Mutilation Support Services across the City of Stoke-on-Trent and the County of Staffordshire. The tender opportunity will be split into two lots: Lot A: a) Dedicated specialist on-going support to potential victims, victims, families and professionals affected by FGM, and the development and delivery of FGM training, support and guidance for professionals; b) Building community capacity in relation to FGM including forging trusting relationships and fostering changes in attitudes and practices, and; c) The provision of project management/co-ordination expertise. LOT B: The provision of a specialist counselling and therapeutic service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0be7a5e-e320-42f5-831e-3a7df8b7ca87 |
| 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 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,500 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 23:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0be7a5e-e320-42f5-831e-3a7df8b7ca87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0be7a5e-e320-42f5-831e-3a7df8b7ca87
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22063&B=BLUELIGHT
  The procurement documents are available at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22063&B=BLUELIGHT. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECT. ALL ENQUIRIES, CLARIFICATION REQUESTS AND CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE SENT VIA THE BLUELIGHT E-TENDERING PORTAL.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31727
  User / Company

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