--- title: "Victim Awareness Courses (VACs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6796e1f1-6fc6-4243-8ebf-f4d185379212" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6796e1f1-6fc6-4243-8ebf-f4d185379212" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6796e1f1-6fc6-4243-8ebf-f4d185379212.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6796e1f1-6fc6-4243-8ebf-f4d185379212.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE" published: "2020-11-09" --- # Victim Awareness Courses (VACs) Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6796e1f1-6fc6-4243-8ebf-f4d185379212 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6796e1f1-6fc6-4243-8ebf-f4d185379212) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6796e1f1-6fc6-4243-8ebf-f4d185379212.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is seeking a service provider for Victim Awareness Courses (VACs) within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This public procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 9th November 2020. The contract entails providing educational courses for individuals dealing with minor offences, with an initial contract period starting on 1st September 2020 and ending on 31st August 2022, with the possibility of extension. The total contract value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £20,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure that allows for broad participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialised in educational services, community engagement, and counselling. Companies that can effectively deliver both classroom-based and online courses targeting the impacts of crime on victims will be well-positioned to compete. The demand for accessible booking systems and cost-effective solutions will also favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capability to meet the course requirements. Participating in this procurement could therefore enhance the service provider's profile and expand their footprint in community service delivery. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) requires a service provider to provide Victim Awareness Courses (VACs) in Cheshire. This will be an educational option to individuals who are dealt with for minor offences. It will form part of a number of referral options available when an individual admits to a minor offence and is dealt with by either a Community Resolution or a Conditional Caution. By having this service in place it will enable Cheshire Constabulary to refer an individual to attend a specified course to be educated about the impact of crime on a victim or wider society. This course will be made available to all suitable individuals who are dealt with through Out of Court procedures as part of a Community Resolution or a Conditional Caution. The purpose of the courses are for the service provider to hold a course where attendees will learn and understand the effects, risks, awareness and implications on a person, their life, career and the wider public community. Details of the course attendee and offence will be passed to the service provider and the attendee will then book their place on the course through the service provider and pay the relevant cost directly to the service provider at the time of booking. The service provider will be required to provide access to a booking system to the attendees to allow them to book and securely pay for a place on the course. The booking process should be made available to course attendees on a 24/7 basis through an online system, to allow bookings to be made after working hours. Service providers are asked to provide a solution that can offer either Classroom and/or Online based courses and the associated costs for the attendee to pay. The contract term is twenty four [24] months to commence on 01/09/2020 until 31/08/2022. There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of 3 twelve [12] month periods if agreed by both parties. Service Providers should demonstrate they can fully meet the requirements of this specification and requirements prior to submitting a response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258859cb-10ae-45fa-bde6-5243d852cd41 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE | | Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 2UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD North West (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 - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2020 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258859cb-10ae-45fa-bde6-5243d852cd41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258859cb-10ae-45fa-bde6-5243d852cd41 9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshire.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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