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title: "Needs Assessment, Initial Support and Onward Referral Service for Victims of Crime"
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# Needs Assessment, Initial Support and Onward Referral Service for Victims of Crime

Buyer: JOINT PROCUREMENT SERVICE FOR SURREY AND SUSSEX POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a990d0bc-d7e1-47dc-8b4b-51c3baf4f952

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## Summary

The contracting process documented involves the Joint Procurement Service for Surrey and Sussex Police, who are seeking proposals for a service titled "Needs Assessment, Initial Support and Onward Referral Service for Victims of Crime." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is based in East Sussex, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with a contract value of £2,250,000 and a minimum contract value of £2,249,000. The tender was awarded to Victim Support on 11 January 2019, with the contract period set to run from 4 February 2019 to 3 February 2022. The tender application closed on 9 November 2018, utilising a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in support and welfare services, particularly those equipped to assist victims of crime. Businesses in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process, as the contracting authority prioritises services that support vulnerable victims. Engaging with this contract would allow businesses to contribute to community welfare, potentially enhancing their visibility and fostering relationships with local authorities and other suppliers in the health and social care industry.

## Notice

The SPCC holds the statutory responsibility for commissioning support services for victims of crime as outlined in the Victims Code of Practice. The SPCC has set clear objectives in the Police and Crime Plan as to how that statutory duty will be met - Police and Crime Plan Objective: Protect our vulnerable and help victims cope and recover from crime and abuse. This will be achieved by the following deliverables: * Commission high-quality services which support victims; * Prioritise access to services for vulnerable victims; * Enhance our understanding and meet the needs of victims in Sussex. The requirements for the provision of a Needs Assessment, Initial Support and Onward Referral Service ('NAISARS') will be met through this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85663e14-9908-4b57-bcbe-e683b0726219 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | JOINT PROCUREMENT SERVICE FOR SURREY AND SUSSEX POLICE |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VICTIM SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2019 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85663e14-9908-4b57-bcbe-e683b0726219

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85663e14-9908-4b57-bcbe-e683b0726219
  27th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25800&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30091
  User / Company

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