--- title: "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a3a1640-abcd-42a5-ae96-34ab9780bfdf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a3a1640-abcd-42a5-ae96-34ab9780bfdf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a3a1640-abcd-42a5-ae96-34ab9780bfdf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a3a1640-abcd-42a5-ae96-34ab9780bfdf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT" published: "2025-02-04" --- # Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service (PIN) Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a3a1640-abcd-42a5-ae96-34ab9780bfdf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a3a1640-abcd-42a5-ae96-34ab9780bfdf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a3a1640-abcd-42a5-ae96-34ab9780bfdf.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service" contract. This service aims to support both children and adults in Kent and Medway, regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the police. The industry categories involved include health services, community health services, and counselling services. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for 13th February 2025 at 2.30 PM via an online Teams meeting. The overall value of this contract is estimated at £750,000. The buying organisation encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring diverse business opportunities. The official tender process is expected to take place in the summer of 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and community support sectors. Companies specialising in advisory services, therapy services, or holistic support systems for victims of sexual violence will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The engagement event offers a chance to gain insights into the commissioning intentions and provide valuable feedback to shape the final specifications. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, creating ample room for business growth in a crucial support service area. ## Notice This prior information Notice is to inform the market that the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event in relation to LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police. LOT 2 - Therapy service for Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police. A full tender process is planned to take place summer 2025 and this engagement event is to provide a brief overview of commissioning intentions and timelines. In addition, we will be looking to seek the markets feedback on a series of set questions to help inform the specification. The supplier engagement event will take place on 13th February 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 2.30pm Please ensure you express interest in the PIN so formal invites can be shared, joining instructions will be issued before the event. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39d2075-3ede-407a-b14c-4fd1ab8c5369 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT | | Locality | ROYSTON | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG8 7BZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | North Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Royston Palace | | Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2025 at 13:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39d2075-3ede-407a-b14c-4fd1ab8c5369 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39d2075-3ede-407a-b14c-4fd1ab8c5369 4th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://7force.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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