--- title: "Victim Awareness Courses (VACs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE" published: "2020-07-03" --- # Victim Awareness Courses (VACs) Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has initiated a tender process for the provision of Victim Awareness Courses (VACs) in Cheshire, aimed at educating individuals on the impact of crime as part of community resolutions for minor offences. This opportunity was published on 3rd July 2020, and the procurement is classified under community services, specifically in the industry categories of guidance and counselling services. The open procurement process is currently at the tender stage and has a submission deadline of 31st July 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2020, lasting for 24 months, with potential extensions available for up to three additional years. The tender values range from a minimum of £20,000 to a maximum of £50,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in community services, particularly those specialising in educational programmes, counselling, and online solutions. Providers that can offer flexible course delivery methods—both classroom-based and online—will be well-suited to compete. Companies focusing on developing booking systems that operate 24/7 may also find advantageous prospects by ensuring accessibility for course participants. This initiative not only allows organisations to contribute positively to community welfare but also positions them to expand their service offerings within the public sector. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) requires a service provider to provide Victim Awareness Courses (VACs) in Cheshire. This will be an educational option to individuals who are dealt with for minor offences. It will form part of a number of referral options available when an individual admits to a minor offence and is dealt with by either a Community Resolution or a Conditional Caution. By having this service in place it will enable Cheshire Constabulary to refer an individual to attend a specified course to be educated about the impact of crime on a victim or wider society. This course will be made available to all suitable individuals who are dealt with through Out of Court procedures as part of a Community Resolution or a Conditional Caution. The purpose of the courses are for the service provider to hold a course where attendees will learn and understand the effects, risks, awareness and implications on a person, their life, career and the wider public community. Details of the course attendee and offence will be passed to the service provider and the attendee will then book their place on the course through the service provider and pay the relevant cost directly to the service provider at the time of booking. The service provider will be required to provide access to a booking system to the attendees to allow them to book and securely pay for a place on the course. The booking process should be made available to course attendees on a 24/7 basis through an online system, to allow bookings to be made after working hours. Service providers are asked to provide a solution that can offer either Classroom and/or Online based courses and the associated costs for the attendee to pay. The contract term is twenty four [24] months to commence on 01/09/2020 until 31/08/2022. There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of 3 twelve [12] month periods if agreed by both parties. Service Providers should demonstrate they can fully meet the requirements of this specification and requirements prior to submitting a response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54b287e-1bcf-44b2-b071-6e5d47cc7a9c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2020 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54b287e-1bcf-44b2-b071-6e5d47cc7a9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54b287e-1bcf-44b2-b071-6e5d47cc7a9c 3rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33493&B=BLUELIGHT All applications should be made via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 40301 where full details about the opportunity can be accessed. Expressions of interest are being handled electronically on Bluelight. Please do not contact the buyer directly. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132 All contact should be via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 40301 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshire.police.uk - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a11519f3-af16-47d1-8915-fd2171569c0c.json.