--- title: "Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85015db3-7c18-45be-b04b-447df3f53f7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85015db3-7c18-45be-b04b-447df3f53f7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85015db3-7c18-45be-b04b-447df3f53f7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85015db3-7c18-45be-b04b-447df3f53f7c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE" published: "2024-12-05" --- # Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Services Buyer: SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85015db3-7c18-45be-b04b-447df3f53f7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85015db3-7c18-45be-b04b-447df3f53f7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85015db3-7c18-45be-b04b-447df3f53f7c.json) ## Summary The South West Police Procurement Service, representing the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, has initiated a tender process to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service. This initiative will provide comprehensive emotional and practical support for adult victims residing in Avon and Somerset. The tender, classified under services to the community, social work, and public law and order services, was published on 5th December 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th January 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030. The project budget is set at £219,842 GBP. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in community support services, particularly those experienced in handling cases of modern slavery and human trafficking. Companies with expertise in providing flexible, tailored support to victims will find this tender conducive to business growth. The opportunity is also well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the multifaceted support structure required—which includes telephone, face-to-face, online, peer, group, self-help, family support, and more—businesses with comprehensive service offerings are likely to thrive and significantly contribute to the victim support network across Avon and Somerset. ## Notice Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner are looking to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service that will provide dedicated emotional and practical support for victims to help them cope and, as far as possible recover from the effects of crime. The Service is for adult victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking who live in Avon and Somerset. Children of victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking will be referred and signposted to the relevant child referral pathway. The Service should operate across the entire Avon and Somerset footprint and proactively seek to ensure equitable access to support, and be a tailored, specialist resource for adult victims of MSHT. The Service will enable the OPCC to comply with the necessary requirements and conditions of the Ministry of Justice's victim grant. The Service will deliver the following core functions: A. Community engagement and outreach (Pre NRM) B. Stakeholder engagement C. Referral, assessment, and allocation process D. Provision of support (alongside and after NRM) The Contractor will need to have knowledge of the National Referral Mechanism and make referrals to other specialist pathways as appropriate, to avoid duplication of provision. The Contractor will provide flexible service offer which makes use of a tiered menu of support options to build a care and support plan to meet the victim's individual needs which may contain but is not limited to: a) Telephone support b) Face-to-face support c) Online Support d) Peer Support e) Group support f) Self Help/Serve resources g) Family support or advice (where this meets the needs identified for the service user) h) Any other mechanisms to provide support that meets the needs of the client group. The Contractor will provide ongoing support through support plans which will include help with the ongoing practical and emotional needs of the victim to enable them to both cope and recover. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224e4fc6-78b1-4c45-badf-c1f9390150cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £219,842 | | 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 | SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE | | Locality | PORTISHEAD, BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS20 8QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Portishead North | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 75242000 - Public law and order services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2024 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224e4fc6-78b1-4c45-badf-c1f9390150cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224e4fc6-78b1-4c45-badf-c1f9390150cd 5th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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