--- title: "Therapeutic Services for Victims of Sexual Assault" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc044f3e-60e2-4109-b8e3-ff12677125a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc044f3e-60e2-4109-b8e3-ff12677125a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc044f3e-60e2-4109-b8e3-ff12677125a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc044f3e-60e2-4109-b8e3-ff12677125a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CONSTABULARY - OFFICE OF THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER" published: "2018-11-11" --- # Therapeutic Services for Victims of Sexual Assault Buyer: CUMBRIA CONSTABULARY - OFFICE OF THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc044f3e-60e2-4109-b8e3-ff12677125a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc044f3e-60e2-4109-b8e3-ff12677125a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc044f3e-60e2-4109-b8e3-ff12677125a8.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by the Cumbria Constabulary - Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner, seeking proposals for "Therapeutic Services for Victims of Sexual Assault". This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, focusing on offering trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic support across Cumbria. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 3rd December 2018. This contract has a total value of £700,000, with a minimum value of £650,000, and the resultant service is expected to commence on 4th December 2018 and conclude by 5th December 2018. The procurement method used for this contract is a selective approach through a negotiated procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in trauma-informed care and counselling. Companies that provide mental health services, social work, or community support are well-suited to compete for this contract. It offers a chance for firms to engage in meaningful support for victims of crime, while also allowing for potential partnerships with local authorities and health agencies involved in the initiative. ## Notice The Commissioner is working with funding partners Cumbria NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS England, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Constabulary and local District Councils, amongst other agencies, to develop the support available for people who have been affected by crime and abuse. The overarching objectives of this work are to help keep people safe, prevent victimisation, and enable them to cope with the immediate impact of a crime or abuse and to recover from the longer-term legacy of the experience. The Service being commissioned here encompasses countywide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic services for People who have been Experienced Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse, including pre-trial therapy, provided within a specialist environment which is sensitive to the whole impact of the trauma of that assault or abuse. This will include triage of referrals, mental health needs assessment and close working with other providers of mental health services to ensure timely and smooth access to the most appropriate service to meet their needs. The Service will operate as part of the package of support offered by The Bridgeway Sexual Assault Support Service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dac40dd-be96-48bc-bdb9-825b2aa83f63 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2018 - 5 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | CUMBRIA CONSTABULARY - OFFICE OF THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER | | Locality | PENRITH, CUMBRIA | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA10 2AU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Penrith South | | Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 11 Nov 2018 at 18:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dac40dd-be96-48bc-bdb9-825b2aa83f63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dac40dd-be96-48bc-bdb9-825b2aa83f63 11th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26183&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34578 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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