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title: "SARS & SVSS"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )"
published: "2019-09-05"
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# SARS & SVSS

Buyer: BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b51cc2f3-8a7a-4a01-9ed5-a13daa7a6438

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SARS & SVSS" is being conducted by BCH Procurement, representing the Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. This public tender encompasses Sexual Assault Referral Services and Sexual Violence Support Services across the East of England, specifically targeting regions in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex. The tender is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement method, with a submission deadline set for 9th October 2019. The anticipated contract period extends from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025, with an overall budget ranging from £14 million to £15 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering sexual violence support and rehabilitation. SMEs are encouraged to engage in this process, especially those with expertise in community health services and social work. With the tender divided into six lots, firms with the capacity to provide specialised services to police and crime commissioners in the specified areas may find a suitable avenue for business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Sexual Assault Referral Services and Sexual Violence Support Services covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. The tender is split into six lots as follows: Lot 1 - Sexual Violence Support Services (SVSS) for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire Lot 2 - Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARS) for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire Lot 3 - Sexual Violence Support Services (SVSS) for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire Lot 4 - Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARS) for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire Lot 5 - Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARS) for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire Lot 6 - Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARS) for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are for a period of 3 years with two single 12 month extension options. Lot 5 is for a period of 1 year only with one single 12 month extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16b0622-ab15-49de-bfd3-ba534c82d921 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE ) |
| Locality | ROYSTON |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Royston Palace |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2019 at 20:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16b0622-ab15-49de-bfd3-ba534c82d921

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16b0622-ab15-49de-bfd3-ba534c82d921
  5th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29973&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/29016
  User / Company

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