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title: "Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault -"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE"
published: "2020-12-24"
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# Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault -

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da0b32f-3e57-4235-80e9-e82c7c3d46cb

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## Summary

The Cheshire Constabulary, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC), has awarded a contract for aftercare services for victims of rape and sexual assault. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. The contract period is set to run from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024, with potential extensions available until 31 March 2026. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2,700,000, with a minimum funding amount of £1,597,800. The tender process followed an open procurement method and has now reached the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling, therapeutic services, and support for individuals affected by sexual violence. Suitable competitors include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide comprehensive support solutions, including independent sexual violence advisory services and child-specific provisions. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute positively to the community while expanding their services and client reach in the North West of England.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. On behalf of the Local Authorities, NHS England, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable (CC); the PCC is looking to put in place an aftercare service for victims of rape or sexual assault in the Cheshire Constabulary policing area. The minimum requirements of the PCC, NHS England and Local Authorities are for a supplier to provide a solution for all ages incorporating a full time independent sexual violence advisor and initial counselling service within a multi-agency setting for those in the Cheshire constabulary policing area who have suffered sexual violence both within and outside of the criminal justice system, including non-recent cases. This service will need to incorporate: * An ageless community counselling and therapeutic service for those suffering rape and sexual abuse. * Specialist provision to meet the needs of children. * Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service (conventional and specialist) * Delivery of training and awareness raising The Initial contract period is from 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2024. There is an option to extend to 31 March 2026 in increments of not less than 6 months. The Lowest value relates to funding for the initial contract period, the highest value is the estimated value for the maximum five year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070ed503-e3a0-493e-9591-1014569e65cc |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,597,800 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE (CHESHIRE & MERSEYSID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2020 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070ed503-e3a0-493e-9591-1014569e65cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070ed503-e3a0-493e-9591-1014569e65cc
  24th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk

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