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title: "Provision of Independent Victim Adviser Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c16d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2021-06-29"
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# Provision of Independent Victim Adviser Service

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c16d

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner is currently soliciting tenders for the "Provision of Independent Victim Adviser Service," aimed at enhancing support for victims of crime, excluding domestic and sexual offences, across North Yorkshire and the City of York. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with bids due by 30th July 2021. The contract is expected to start on 29th September 2021, with a duration of 36 months and a maximum annual contract value of £230,000, contributing to a total value of £1,150,000. This is an open procurement procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to submit their proposals electronically or in writing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations operating in the health and social work services sector, particularly those offering community support and advisory services. Businesses specialising in victim support, community welfare, and equal opportunities consultancy would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with a strong commitment to promoting independent coping mechanisms for victims. Participating in this contract could facilitate expansion into public sector work, enhance reputation, and provide a reliable revenue stream over the contract period.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender is for the provision of Independent Victim Adviser (IVA) Services across North Yorkshire and the City of York. The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner is looking to award a contract to provide IVA services with the overall objective of enabling all victims of crime (excluding domestic & sexual) to 'cope with the immediate impacts of crime & recover from the harm experienced'. The aim is for the victim to be able to support themselves independently, or through an appropriate peer support network by the end of the provision. The intention is to award any resulting contract for a period of 36 months (3 years) commencing on 29th September 2021 with extension options of two (2) periods of 12 months. The PFCC is inviting bids up the maximum Contract Value of PS230,000 per year to include all costs associated with the service. Bids submitted that exceed the maximum annual Contract Value will be deemed as non-compliant & therefore will not be evaluated.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), this Invitation to Tender is for the provision of Independent Victim Adviser (IVA) Services across North Yorkshire and the City of York. The PFCC is looking to procure an organisation which can provide IVA services with the overall objective of enabling all victims of crime (excluding domestic and sexual) to 'cope with the immediate impacts of crime and recover from the harm experienced'. The aim is for the victim to be able to support themselves independently, or through an appropriate peer support network by the end of the provision. The intention is to award any resulting contract for a period of 36 months (3 years) commencing on 28th September 2021 with extension options of two (2) periods of 12 months. The PFCC is inviting bids up the maximum Contract Value of PS230,000 per year to include all costs associated with the service. Bids submitted that exceed the maximum annual Contract Value will be deemed as non-compliant and therefore will not be evaluated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014842-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,150,000 |
| Lots value | £1,150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL6 1BF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Northallerton South |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014842-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.judiciary.gov.uk
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37993&B=BLUELIGHT

## Provenance

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