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title: "Provision of a Gender-informed Support Service for Women for use as part of an Out of Court Disposal (OOCD)"
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# Provision of a Gender-informed Support Service for Women for use as part of an Out of Court Disposal (OOCD)

Buyer: AVON AND SOMERSET CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-881aa667-0247-473f-95d5-7f3d2ac41bf9

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## Summary

Avon and Somerset Constabulary is currently seeking proposals for the provision of a Gender-informed Support Service for Women, aimed at diverting women from the Criminal Justice System. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under guidance and counselling services. The tender was published on 10th March 2021, and the deadline for submission is 5th April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 19th April 2021 and will run for a duration of two years, concluding on 18th April 2023. This procurement follows an open procedure method, with a total contract value of £200,000 and a minimum value set at £150,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on providing support and counselling services, particularly those specialising in gender-informed approaches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are well-suited to meet the needs outlined in the tender. Providers that offer innovative solutions to support women in overcoming challenges and preventing reoffending could significantly benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (ASC) is commissioning a gender- informed support service for women (Women's Pathway) to support ASC to divert women from the Criminal Justice System, where it is appropriate to do so, by addressing their needs to prevent reoffending. Providers are invited to tender for a contract opportunity for the provision of this support service intervention. Written proposals are invited from external providers to address the requirements set out in the tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48e3018-9749-45de-8441-6987a8d3cf59 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | AVON AND SOMERSET CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48e3018-9749-45de-8441-6987a8d3cf59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48e3018-9749-45de-8441-6987a8d3cf59
  10th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37075&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31798
  User / Company

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