--- title: "Homicide Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76c51c05-5b10-4b68-8d60-47b36239db2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76c51c05-5b10-4b68-8d60-47b36239db2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76c51c05-5b10-4b68-8d60-47b36239db2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76c51c05-5b10-4b68-8d60-47b36239db2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2021-11-01" --- # Homicide Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c51c05-5b10-4b68-8d60-47b36239db2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76c51c05-5b10-4b68-8d60-47b36239db2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76c51c05-5b10-4b68-8d60-47b36239db2c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is initiating the procurement process for the Homicide Service, which provides critical support to bereaved families impacted by homicide across England and Wales. Currently in the planning stage, the competitive tender is set to go live in March 2022, with a plan to award the contract and begin transition by December 2022. An online Supplier Event is scheduled for 11 November 2021 for interested parties to learn more about the process. This service falls under the category of Justice Services, with delivery expected throughout multiple regions in the UK, including London, the South East, and Wales. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in emotional and practical support services, particularly those with experience in the justice sector or working with vulnerable communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Ministry of Justice's openness to a diverse range of suppliers. The new Homicide Service aims to enhance support for victims and witnesses in line with national standards, thus creating avenues for innovative service delivery and collaboration within the community space. ## Notice The Ministry of Justice will shortly commence the procurement for the future Homicide Service. The Homicide Service is an existing service, which has operated across England and Wales since 2010. The service is highly valued by stakeholders and partners for the emotional and practical support it has provided to bereaved families to support them to cope, and as far as possible recover, following a homicide over the past decade. During the existing grant period, the service has begun to pilot new services, including support for witnesses of homicide in London, tailored 'Reachable Moment' support for young people bereaved through homicide who might be at risk of serious violence, and enhanced support for children, including digital casework and peer support. Over the life of the new contract, the new service will deliver critical benefits including: Delivering on the rights and standards of care for victims and witnesses set out in the Victims' Code. Delivering the targets set by the Prime Minister, through the Crime & Justice Task Force (CJTF), to significantly improve the experience of victims in the Criminal Justice System and improving access to support for victims. The future service will be materially similar to the current model for support. Therefore, the Ministry of Justice is seeking a supplier to provide nationwide support to eligible individuals impacted by homicide. Indicative project milestones include: Competition Live - March 2022 Award confirmed and transition commenced - December 2022 Launch of the Future Homicide Service - April 2023 The scope of the service is being finalised and will be confirmed in the Contract Notice. Additional information: We would like to invite interested parties to attend an online Supplier Event which will take place on 11 November 2021. To express an interest either in attending this event and/or participating in this competition please email: VW.National.Services@justice.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ca7952-d9b3-4dea-96e2-65e05021eeb4 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 1 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75230000 - Justice services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2021 at 14:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ca7952-d9b3-4dea-96e2-65e05021eeb4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ca7952-d9b3-4dea-96e2-65e05021eeb4 1st November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.justice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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