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title: "Emotional Support and Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c205e389-7314-41e3-8ec7-6b6bc344c69e"
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buyer: "THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
published: "2017-10-12"
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# Emotional Support and Advocacy Service

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c205e389-7314-41e3-8ec7-6b6bc344c69e

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## Summary

The Thames Valley Police are seeking to procure an Emotional Support and Advocacy Service aimed at assisting adult victims of crime and, in certain instances, anti-social behaviour. This tender, published on 12 October 2017, is classified under civic betterment and community facility support services. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 17 November 2017. The total value of the contract is set between £400,000 and £500,000, and the awarded contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2018 and run until 31 March 2020, with delivery addresses worldwide, including the UK, Europe, and overseas territories.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in social services and community welfare. Companies that specialise in emotional support, advocacy, and related services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which could enhance their market presence and contribute to the well-being of vulnerable populations in the Thames Valley area.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley requires the provision of an Emotional Support and Advocacy (ESA) Service for use by adult victims and witnesses (referred to henceforth as 'victims') affected by criminal behaviour and, in certain circumstances, anti-social behaviour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d60497e-cabb-441b-b430-146b5b6d538b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON, OXON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington West |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2017 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d60497e-cabb-441b-b430-146b5b6d538b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d60497e-cabb-441b-b430-146b5b6d538b
  12th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=21880&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32823
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/

## Provenance

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