--- title: "Provision of Counselling Services for SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85915bbf-840d-4763-ba45-e34150984f3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85915bbf-840d-4763-ba45-e34150984f3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85915bbf-840d-4763-ba45-e34150984f3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85915bbf-840d-4763-ba45-e34150984f3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM CONSTABULARY" published: "2017-04-13" --- # Provision of Counselling Services for SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) Buyer: DURHAM CONSTABULARY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85915bbf-840d-4763-ba45-e34150984f3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85915bbf-840d-4763-ba45-e34150984f3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85915bbf-840d-4763-ba45-e34150984f3e.json) ## Summary The Durham Constabulary has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Counselling Services for SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)." This contract aims to establish a counselling service for victims of sexual violence residing in County Durham and Darlington. The tender was published on 21st February 2017, under the open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set on 17th March 2017. The estimated contract value is £43,000, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2017 and lasting until 30th June 2019. The counselling services fall under the CPV category 85312320, which specifically addresses counselling services. This opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in therapeutic services. Businesses equipped with qualified counsellors who adhere to ethical standards, such as those stipulated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Providing timely and high-quality support to victims of sexual violence aligns well with the compassionate services sought by the Durham Constabulary, enhancing potential for impactful community engagement and business growth. ## Notice The Office of the Durham Police, Crime & Victims Commissioner (ODPCVC) is looking to contract with a service provider to provide a counselling service for the SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre). The service must meet the acute needs of male & female victims of rape and sexual violence in a timely manner The counselling service will be made available to individuals who have experienced rape and or sexual assault and who live in County Durham or Darlington, regardless of where the incident occurred. This includes police and non-police referrals, males and females. Clients will need to be provided with a high quality therapeutic counselling service delivered by appropriately qualified counsellors who abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Additional information: All tender documents are available to download free of charge from the following website: https://bluelight.eu-supply.com Portal Ref: 26877. For queries relating to this opportunity please forward any questions via the E-Procurement portal only, highlighted at the above link. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdaae7a4-9ba0-4a14-9ebf-8c52c4b7a49b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £43,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £43,000 | | 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 | DURHAM CONSTABULARY | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RSACC (THE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELLING SERVICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2017 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdaae7a4-9ba0-4a14-9ebf-8c52c4b7a49b - 13 Apr 2017 at 11:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a50b3-f4c0-4ca9-9fe4-b5eb83f8e8ec - 21 Feb 2017 at 12:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a50b3-f4c0-4ca9-9fe4-b5eb83f8e8ec - 21 Feb 2017 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a50b3-f4c0-4ca9-9fe4-b5eb83f8e8ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdaae7a4-9ba0-4a14-9ebf-8c52c4b7a49b 13th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a50b3-f4c0-4ca9-9fe4-b5eb83f8e8ec 13th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com Tender Documents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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