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title: "ISVA, CISVA and Sexual Violence (SV) Support Services in Kent & Medway"
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# ISVA, CISVA and Sexual Violence (SV) Support Services in Kent & Medway

Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02afc0

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking suppliers for the provision of "ISVA, CISVA and Sexual Violence (SV) Support Services" within the health services sector. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a contract value of £2,850,000 available. Suppliers have until 1st November 2021 to submit their bids. The services involve supporting victims through the criminal justice system, with the procurement structured across five different LOTs covering various geographic areas within Kent and Medway.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in victim support and rehabilitation services. Companies that provide psychological support, counselling, or training related to sexual violence and abuse would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. The flexibility of multiple LOTs allows several suppliers to engage, enhancing visibility and access to support contracts in this critical area of public service.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to tender for ISVA, CISVA and Sexual Violence (SV) Support Services in Kent & Medway The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for a service to be focused on supporting victims of crime and treating victims as individuals. 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. The Service Requirements are established in the following LOT structure; Independent Sexual Violence Adviser Service (ISVA); Lot 1 - East Kent ISVA / CISVA Lot 2 - North & West Kent ISVA & CISVA Sexual Violence (SV) Support Services; Lot 3 - East Kent SV Support Services Lot 4 - North Kent SV Support Services Lot 5 - West Kent SV Support Services

### Lot Information

Sexual Assault Support Services for Kent

This prior information Notice is to inform the market that the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event in relation to Sexual Assault Support Services. A full tender process is planned to take place summer 2021 and this engagement event is to ensure suppliers are aware of the tender, and further more have necessary information in regards to the planned tender. At present the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for a service to be focused on supporting victims of crime and treating victims as individuals. 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. It is anticipated the service requirements contained within the Sexual Assault Support Services will include Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Support Services (SASS) All requirements will be fully detailed in the invitation to tender. It is anticipated that the requirements will be separated into 4 LOT's, as follows; Please note LOTs are subject to change and will be fully detailed in the invitation to tender. LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) for EAST KENT LOT 2 - Support services (SASS) EAST KENT LOT 3 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) for NORTH KENT LOT 4 - Support Services (SASS) NORTH KENT The supplier engagement event is anticipated to take place on 16th June 2021 for all 4 LOTS Please see attached document for more detail A second engagement event may be held to assist bidders with a 'how to tender' this event depends on the uptake from suppliers. The event will not contain any further detail in regards to this opportunity, it will be a general how to tender session. Additional information: More information has been added as a document uploaded to tis opportunity If you have any questions please use the messaging port to contact me

Lot 1 - East Kent ISVA / CISVA Service

Lot 1 - East Kent (Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, and Ashford) ISVA / CISVA. Additional information: Please complete documents for LOT 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend

Lot 2 - North & West Kent ISVA & CISVA

Lot 2 - North and West Kent (Swale, Medway, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling, Sevenoaks, Dartford, and Gravesend) ISVA / CISVA. Additional information: Please complete documents for LOT 2

Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend

Lot 3 - East Kent SV Support Services

Lot 3 - East Kent (Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, and Ashford) SV Support Services. Additional information: Please complete documents for LOT 3

Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend

Lot 4 - North Kent SV Support Services

Lot 4 - North Kent (Swale, Medway, Dartford, and Gravesend) SV Support Services. Additional information: Please complete documents for LOT 4

Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend

Lot 5 - West Kent SV Support Services

Lot 5 - West Kent - (Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Tonbridge & Malling, and Sevenoaks) SV support Services. Additional information: Please complete documents for LOT 5

Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024358-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,850,000 |
| Lots value | £2,850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active, Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Additional buyers | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## 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
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024358-2021
- 8 Sep 2021 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022322-2021
- 7 Sep 2021 at 15:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022182-2021
- 11 Aug 2021 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019410-2021
- 5 Aug 2021 at 17:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018962-2021
- 11 May 2021 at 16:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010319-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39116&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39836&B=BLUELIGHT

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