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title: "Essex Victim Referral and Support Service"
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# Essex Victim Referral and Support Service

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc86b19-b30d-4c6d-ae3d-5a22741ff52a

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has initiated a tender for the procurement of a victim referral and support service in Essex. The contract, titled "Essex Victim Referral and Support Service," falls under the social work and related services category. The total contract value is £3,500,000, with a tender deadline of 24th May 2023. The contract period is set to begin on 1st October 2023 and end on 30th September 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the service delivery locations are in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work and related services industry to compete for a substantial contract with the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure. The nature of the contract makes it suitable for service providers looking to expand their operations in victim support services and establishes a long-term partnership with a reputable public authority.

## Notice

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is procuring a contract for the provision of a victim referral and support service in Essex. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1571e356-33a5-447c-8978-4c60ebd0e848 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | MARTLESHAM HEATH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2023 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1571e356-33a5-447c-8978-4c60ebd0e848

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1571e356-33a5-447c-8978-4c60ebd0e848
  28th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
- https://7force.force.com/login

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