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title: "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d48f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d48f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services" was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire. The contract focuses on providing specialist services for victims of sexual offences in Gloucestershire, categorised under "Other community, social and personal services". An open procedure was employed, with the tender initially published in January 2025, and the award concluded on 31 July 2025. The contract is valued at £3,961,573 and is set to commence on 1 August 2025, with a potential extension period of up to two years. Although the procurement process has been completed, it represents a significant investment into the Gloucestershire area, enhancing community support services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the community and social services sector, particularly those specialising in care for victims of sexual offences. The awarded contract to "First Light" highlights the demand for experienced, SME-sized organisations capable of delivering trauma-informed, victim-centred services. Given the nature of the services and collaboration with organisations like Barnardo's, businesses adept in partnership work may find this sector appealing. Companies focusing on improving health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable communities could experience strategic growth by bidding for similar opportunities in future procurement cycles.

## Notice

Gloucestershire OPCC is looking to award a Contract for the provision of Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Services. The role of an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), is to provide impartial information and specialist tailored support 'to individuals who are victims of criminal conduct of a sexual nature, where the support provided relates to that conduct'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Service is for the delivery of a countywide specialist Service for victims of sexual offences in Gloucestershire. The Service will be person-centred, trauma-informed and ACEs aware. The Service will work directly with victims to provide an efficient and effective Service, which is tailored to their individual support needs. The ISVA service should centre on the needs of the victim, at all times being outcome focussed, seeking to help the victim cope and recover from the crime. A key principal of the support is victim led in order to improve the overall experience of the victim, regardless of whether a police report has been made or not. The service should support victims by improving long term health and wellbeing outcomes through the delivery of high quality care and offering the right support at the earliest opportunity.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period for up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044532-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,961,573 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL2 2AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Quedgeley Fieldcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST LIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 07:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044532-2025
- 20 Jan 2025 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001835-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.gloucestershire-pcc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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