--- title: "Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c88d3816-628c-484a-9ed3-2cf241e7e9a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c88d3816-628c-484a-9ed3-2cf241e7e9a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c88d3816-628c-484a-9ed3-2cf241e7e9a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c88d3816-628c-484a-9ed3-2cf241e7e9a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PLEASE REFER TO THE LOTS STRUCTURE" published: "2024-09-02" --- # Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service Buyer: PLEASE REFER TO THE LOTS STRUCTURE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c88d3816-628c-484a-9ed3-2cf241e7e9a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c88d3816-628c-484a-9ed3-2cf241e7e9a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c88d3816-628c-484a-9ed3-2cf241e7e9a7.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, in collaboration with Essex County Council, are inviting tenders for countywide Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and a Programme of Therapeutic Services. This procurement, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000), is aimed at supporting victims of sexual violence within the criminal justice system. The tender is in the 'Tender' stage, with key dates including a release date of 2nd September 2024, a closing date of 7th October 2024, and an award date of 4th November 2024. Services are expected to commence on 1st April 2025. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Bedfordshire with a budget of £350,000 per annum and Lot 2 for Essex with a budget of £1,100,000 per annum, both for an initial three-year period with options to extend. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in providing counselling and community health services. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive process conducive to SMEs and VCSEs, fostering an inclusive business growth environment. Companies well-suited for this tender will be those with a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, countywide support services, a history of working within the public sector, and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting victims of sexual violence. This project can considerably enhance the business profile and service portfolio of the successful bidders, creating opportunities for further contracts and collaborations in the public services sector. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence. The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025 and is procured in two (2) lots: Lot 1 : Bedfordshire - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 2 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is PS350,000p.a. Lot 2: Essex - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 1 x 24 month option to extend and 2 x 12 month options to extend thereafter. The maximum budget available is PS1,100,000p.a Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document. Basic indicative timelines are as follows: Tender release: 02/09/2024 Tender close: 07/10/2024 Tender award: 04/11/2024 This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625b3f4c-54e2-4f8c-b12a-222995295ee9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | PLEASE REFER TO THE LOTS STRUCTURE | | Locality | PLEASE REFER TO THE LOTS STRUCTURE | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR18 0WW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | South Norfolk | | Electoral ward | South Wymondham | | Westminster constituency | South Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2024 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625b3f4c-54e2-4f8c-b12a-222995295ee9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625b3f4c-54e2-4f8c-b12a-222995295ee9 2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://7force.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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