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title: "The Provision of Specialist Support Service for Victims of Child Sexual Exploitation"
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# The Provision of Specialist Support Service for Victims of Child Sexual Exploitation

Buyer: AVON AND SOMERSET CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b08fa8e0-a281-4896-beb0-7bce09dbcd30

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Avon and Somerset Constabulary seeking to commission a "Specialist Support Service for Victims of Child Sexual Exploitation", which will operate across the policing areas of Avon and Somerset. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is designed to integrate with existing victim services across the region, covering local councils including Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset County, and South Gloucestershire. The contract has been awarded with an estimated value of £2,508,000, commencing on 1st October 2017 and initially running until 31st March 2021, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 19th April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in social services and support, particularly those with expertise in child welfare and exploitation issues. Businesses that align with community and voluntary sector enterprises, especially those that can offer innovative solutions in support services for vulnerable individuals, will find themselves well-positioned to engage in this procurement. The collaborative network of statutory partners suggests a potential for businesses to bridge gaps in service provision, enhancing their market reach while contributing to vital community initiatives.

## Notice

The PCC for Avon and Somerset is working with Bath and North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, Somerset County Council and South Gloucestershire Council to commission a "Specialist Support Service for Victims of Child Sexual Exploitation" across policing boundaries of Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The Service will complement and be part of a network of existing services for victims of crime and anti-social behaviour. The Contractor shall remain independent of statutory partners such as the Contracting Authority and Co-commissioners, though will work in close partnership and coordination them, and other partners and professionals involved in the delivery of services and support to victims of child sexual exploitation. It was awarded for the initial term of 01/10/2017 to 31/03/2021, with an option to extend by a further two years in increments of one year at a time. Values given in this Award Notice includes the option to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b8da813-8aa0-4932-82c3-ebd006b052b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,508,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,452,000 |
| 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 | AVON AND SOMERSET CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8JJ |
| 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 West |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2017 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b8da813-8aa0-4932-82c3-ebd006b052b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b8da813-8aa0-4932-82c3-ebd006b052b7
  7th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31798
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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