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title: "Sexual Violence Support Services (ISVA) for Bedfordshire Police"
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# Sexual Violence Support Services (ISVA) for Bedfordshire Police

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-575fd5a9-8a7d-4c97-a586-bceb0fdf3738

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender for the provision of Sexual Violence Support Services (ISVA) by the Bedfordshire Police, managed by the 7 Forces Procurement organisation. This service aims to provide a high-quality, county-wide support system for adults and children affected by sexual violence. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2020 and run until 30th September 2023. The estimated contract value is £8,100,000, with a minimum value of £800,000. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2020, and the services will be located in the United Kingdom, specifically benefiting a wide range of locations including the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in delivering support to vulnerable individuals, such as mental health professionals, social service organisations, and community health providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on quality and dignified service delivery. Collaboration and a shared understanding of the complexities involved in supporting victims and survivors will be essential for potential bidders who wish to succeed in this tender process.

## Notice

The purpose of the sexual violence support service is to primarily provide a high quality county-wide ISVA service. The service will include provision for adults and children. It will also include an ISVA based in the Sexual Assault Referral Centre. NHS England is working in partnership with the Bedfordshire Police to deliver a Sexual Violence Support Service for all who require the service. This collaboration is between: * The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire * NHS England & NHS Improvement (East of England) As a victim focused service the delivery of quality is paramount to a successful partnership. This tender deals with some of the most vulnerable people in Health and Justice. The successful bidder, will at all time, treat the people seen in the upmost dignified manner and respect. There are significant challenges in commissioning services for victims and survivors of sexual violence setting both financial and cross organisational involving a complex process of working across pathways and at times conflicting priorities. It is important that where possible these priorities accommodate a shared understanding of opportunities for quality and value and a shared approach to the management of provider performance Funding for this Contract is provided by contribution by Force, by NHS England and the OPCC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297e8b6b-f140-4ba5-89a3-2bbcc3c6869e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £787,202 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERSHIP / FAMILIES FIRST BEDFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2020 at 15:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297e8b6b-f140-4ba5-89a3-2bbcc3c6869e
- 13 Aug 2020 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297e8b6b-f140-4ba5-89a3-2bbcc3c6869e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297e8b6b-f140-4ba5-89a3-2bbcc3c6869e
  26th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33466&B=BLUELIGHT
  Please see Invitation to tender TED Reference 2020/S 093-223304 EU Supply Reference: PIN 2020-554941 Tender 40275 - 7F-2020-0125
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

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