--- title: "ISVA Service and Sexual Violence Support Services in Kent & Medway" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2f322af-e0db-463d-87fd-30e054184b6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2f322af-e0db-463d-87fd-30e054184b6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2f322af-e0db-463d-87fd-30e054184b6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2f322af-e0db-463d-87fd-30e054184b6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT" published: "2019-03-18" --- # ISVA Service and Sexual Violence Support Services in Kent & Medway Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2f322af-e0db-463d-87fd-30e054184b6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2f322af-e0db-463d-87fd-30e054184b6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2f322af-e0db-463d-87fd-30e054184b6e.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the commissioning of the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Sexual Violence Support Services in Kent and Medway, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent. This contract is classified under guidance and counselling services and has an estimated value of £2,695,218. The contract term is set for three years, commencing from 1 April 2019 until 31 March 2022, with potential annual extensions depending on funding and performance. The tender for this contract previously closed on 19 January 2019. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the social services and counselling sectors. Companies specialising in support services for victims of sexual violence, including those with capabilities to deliver tailored counselling or advocacy services, may find this a lucrative avenue for growth. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method supports open and competitive bidding. ## Notice The provision of an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Sexual Violence (SV) Support Services in Kent and Medway. The term of the contract will initially be for 3 years to commence on 01.04.19 to 31.03.22. There will be the option for the Contracting Authority to extend, pending on funding availability, performance and quality service delivery for a further 3 years but this will be on a yearly extension basis. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent (the PCC) is focused on supporting victims and has made a commitment to provide services that treat victims as individuals, and can be tailored to their needs. These services should not only support victims in dealing with the often complex criminal justice system, but empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered. The PCC wishes to ensure a sustainable ISVA service, (which includes Child Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (CISVA))and SV Support Services is available Kent, which provides effective support to victims of rape and sexual violence. In addition, there is a firm commitment to identifying the best opportunities to support children who have suffered sexual violence, including adults who suffered as children and now feel able to access support services. Historically, funding for ISVA and (SV) support services has been based on time limited grants and short term funding which is not guaranteed year on year. This means that the providers and victims face uncertainty regarding continued service delivery and support. With the number of people seeking support from ISVA and SV support services increasing there is a need to establish longer term sustainability for these services. Due to this and the funding available through the Ministry of Justice grant the PCC is looking to commission specialist services to support victims of rape and sexual violence across the policing area of Kent. The specification for this service is based on two interdependent areas: 1) (ISVA) and (CISVA) Service, and 2) Sexual Violence (SV) Support Services. It is important that the two areas act in conjunction with each other to ensure that the service delivers effective and co-ordinated support for victims who have experienced rape and sexual violence. It is anticipated that Kent Police will refer people to the successful provider to access relevant support but also that other services will refer people and that people could access the service directly without referral. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603582ab-8d68-44fc-8a9b-df11722a97a5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,695,218 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,695,218 | | 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT | | Locality | NORTHFLEET, KENT | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA11 8BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Gravesham | | Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead | | Westminster constituency | Gravesham | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FAMILY MATTERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2019 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603582ab-8d68-44fc-8a9b-df11722a97a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603582ab-8d68-44fc-8a9b-df11722a97a5 18th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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