--- title: "Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET" published: "2024-12-13" --- # Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Services Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b6.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset is seeking to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service aimed at providing emotional and practical support to adult victims within the region of Avon and Somerset. This tender falls under the services category, particularly community services, and is classified under CPV code 75200000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with significant dates including an extended deadline for receipt of tenders, now set to 13th January 2025 at 12:00 midday. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2030, including possible renewals up to 24 months in 12-month increments. This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in victim support services, community outreach, and customised care plans. Companies with expertise in the National Referral Mechanism, and experience in providing tiered support options such as telephone, face-to-face, online, and group support, are well-suited to bid. Additionally, organisations capable of performing stakeholder engagement and community outreach will find this contract a significant avenue for business growth, given its comprehensive approach to victim support and the substantial funding of GBP 219,842. The detailed requirement for flexible support plans provides room for innovative service offerings, potentially enhancing a firm's market presence and expertise in public service delivery. ## Notice Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner are looking to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service that will provide dedicated emotional and practical support for victims to help them cope and, as far as possible recover from the effects of crime. The Service is for adult victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking who live in Avon and Somerset. The Service should operate across the entire Avon and Somerset footprint and be a tailored, specialist resource for adult victims of MSHT. The Contractor will provide flexible service offer which makes use of a tiered menu of support options to build a care and support plan to meet the victim's individual needs. The Contractor will provide ongoing support through support plans which will include help with the ongoing practical and emotional needs of the victim to enable them to both cope and recover. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner are looking to commission a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Victim Support Service that will provide dedicated emotional and practical support for victims to help them cope and, as far as possible recover from the effects of crime. The Service is for adult victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking who live in Avon and Somerset. Children of victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking will be referred and signposted to the relevant child referral pathway. The Service should operate across the entire Avon and Somerset footprint and proactively seek to ensure equitable access to support, and be a tailored, specialist resource for adult victims of MSHT. The Service will enable the OPCC to comply with the necessary requirements and conditions of the Ministry of Justice's victim grant. The Service will deliver the following core functions: A. Community engagement and outreach (Pre NRM) B. Stakeholder engagement C. Referral, assessment, and allocation process D. Provision of support (alongside and after NRM) The Contractor will need to have knowledge of the National Referral Mechanism and make referrals to other specialist pathways as appropriate, to avoid duplication of provision. The Contractor will provide flexible service offer which makes use of a tiered menu of support options to build a care and support plan to meet the victim's individual needs which may contain but is not limited to: a) Telephone support b) Face-to-face support c) Online Support d) Peer Support e) Group support f) Self Help/Serve resources g) Family support or advice (where this meets the needs identified for the service user) h) Any other mechanisms to provide support that meets the needs of the client group. The Contractor will provide ongoing support through support plans which will include help with the ongoing practical and emotional needs of the victim to enable them to both cope and recover. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 24 months in 12-month increments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040289-2024 | | 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 | 13 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £219,842 | | Lots value | £219,842 | | 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET | | Locality | AVON, BS20 8QJ | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | PORTISHEAD,BRIS TOL | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 75242000 - Public law and order services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2024 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040289-2024 - 5 Dec 2024 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039305-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88264&B=BLUELIGHT - https://www.judiciary.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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