--- title: "Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services (2 Lots)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049747" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049747" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049747.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049747.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES" published: "2024-09-02" --- # Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services (2 Lots) Buyer: 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049747 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049747) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049747.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire and Essex, in collaboration with Essex County Council, are seeking tenders for the provision of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and a Programme of Therapeutic Services. This tender, categorised under "Counselling services" in the health and social work sector, is geographically targeted at Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex (Lot 2). The procurement is in the tender stage with a release date of 2nd September 2024, closing on 7th October 2024, and awarding scheduled for 4th November 2024. Services are expected to commence on 1st April 2025. The total value for these services is GBP 8,000,000, split across two lots with an annual value of GBP 1,350,000 for Lot 1 and GBP 1,100,000 for Lot 2. Contracts will initially run for three years, with options to extend: two additional 12-month periods for Bedfordshire and a 24-month and two 12-month extensions for Essex. This procurement presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in community health services, counselling services, and social work to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive support to victims of sexual violence, aiding them through the criminal justice process and promoting recovery, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Given the substantial funding and potential for contract extensions, companies looking to scale their operations and enhance service delivery in these regions would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, inviting bids from a diverse range of service providers. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Independent Advocate (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard, trough effective safety planning, victims of sexual assault/abuse. ### Lot Information Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) is seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence. 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. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025. Lot 1 : Bedfordshire - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 2 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is PS350,000p.a. Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document. Basic indicative timelines are as follows: Tender release: 02/09/2024 Tender close: 07/10/2024 Tender award: 04/11/2024 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 Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents. Additional information: If you have any questions in relation to this tender opportunity, please utilise the messaging portal via the e tendering system Atamis - https://7force.force.com Renewal: Two options to extended for 12 months period upon agreement Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service The Police, fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence. 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. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025. Lot 2: Essex - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 1 x 24 month option to extend and 2 x 12 month options to extend thereafter. The maximum budget available is PS1,100,000p.a Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document. Basic indicative timelines are as follows: Tender release: 02/09/2024 Tender close: 07/10/2024 Tender award: 04/11/2024 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 Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents. Additional information: If you have any questions in relation to this tender opportunity, please utilise the messaging portal via the e tendering system Atamis - https://7force.force.com Renewal: Upon agreement, one option to extend for 24 months period followed by two options of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027952-2024 | | 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 | 2 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,350,000 | | 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 | 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES | | 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 | TLH1 East Anglia | ## 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 - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2024 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027952-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://7force.force.com/login - https://www.bipsolutions.com/ - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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