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title: "Victim Referral and Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03530c"
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# Victim Referral and Support Service

Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03530c

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## Summary

The procurement process is facilitated by 7 Forces Commercial Services for the "Victim Referral and Support Service". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services, within the regions of Kent and Essex, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, a Market Engagement event is scheduled for 28th July 2022, aimed at enhancing communication and clarifying the tender requirements for involved suppliers. Interested suppliers must confirm attendance by 25th July at 16:00 and can access the Expression of Interest through the EU Supply e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in crime victim support services, psychological counselling, and welfare services. Companies offering non-specialist support, assessment, and advocacy for crime victims will find this procurement well-suited for their capabilities. With two distinct contracts awarded for services in Kent and Essex, firms capable of delivering tailored, evidence-based support to diverse clientele may especially benefit from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

Requirement - Kent To commission the Kent Victims Advocacy and Support Service, which must be able to accept referrals from victims of crime in Kent, regardless of whether that crime has been reported to the Police or when it took place and provide high quality, needs led, evidence-based support. Requirement - Essex The provision of assessment, referral and non-specialist support to victims of crime in Essex.

### Lot Information

Victim Referral and Support Service - Kent

To commission the Kent Victims Advocacy and Support Service, which must be able to accept referrals from victims of crime in Kent, regardless of whether that crime has been reported to the Police or when it took place and provide high quality, needs led, evidence-based support. The service must accept automatic referrals from Kent Police and other sources such as British Transport Police, other organisations and self-referrals. Effective initial contact and immediate support must be provided, alongside casework for those individuals with greater or more complex needs. The service must provide support via a variety of safe methods, with the offer and subsequent delivery of support taking into account the needs and risk of the individual. Additional information: The expression of interest for the Market Engagement event can be found on EU Supply.

Victim Referral and Support Service - Essex

The provision of assessment, referral and non-specialist support to victims of crime in Essex. In practice, this involves receiving crime referrals from Essex Police (as well as other sources, including self-referral), assessing each individual case to determine the level and nature of support required, and providing that support, normally either practical, emotional or advocacy, or referring/signposting individuals on to other, specialist services. Additional information: The expression of interest for the Market Engagement event can be found on EU Supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019556-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| 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 | TLH3 Essex, TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 13:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019556-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=50554&B=BLUELIGHT

## Provenance

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