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title: "Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05019e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-13"
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# Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05019e

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is preparing to commission the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service, aimed at providing support to victims of sexual violence and stalking. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, falls under the category of health and social work services and is a significant opportunity for service providers in Leeds, United Kingdom. The potential contract is planned for commencement on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028, with possible extensions. A Market Engagement Event was held online on 16th April 2025 to assess market interest and outline the commissioning strategy, with future notices expected to be published on 13th May 2025 and tender submissions closing on 6th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in counselling and advocacy services, with the gross contract value reaching up to £6.96 million. It is highly suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), given the contract's emphasis on supporting individuals through the criminal justice process. Organisations that specialise in providing confidential advice and liaising with law enforcement on behalf of victims are encouraged to compete, as they can leverage their expertise to influence service commissioning effectively and expand their impact in the region. Businesses that align well with these requirements can significantly enhance their portfolio and underscore their commitment to community service.

## Notice

Supporting victims, survivors, witnesses, and those harmed by crime is at the heart of this Police and Crime Plan, helping people to get justice. The Mayor will continue to commission the most appropriate services that victims and witnesses need, building on the excellent work already being undertaken around priorities. The West Yorkshire Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) service embracing the concept of: Work with people who have experienced rape and sexual assault and stalking and provide a confidential service offering impartial and independent advice. ISVA and ISAC support varies based on the individual needs of the victim/survivor. The support is primarily through the criminal justice process, offering emotional and practical support and acts as the main point of contact for a victim/survivor and can liaise with the police on their behalf if needed.

### Planning Information

In April 2025, we published a UK3 Planned Procurement Notice (PPN) under the new Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), which included details and registration information for a Market Engagement Event relating to the future commissioning of the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service. The Market Engagement Event took place on Wednesday 16th April 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, and was held online via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the event was to assess market interest, outline our commissioning strategy and ambitions, present key information including our funding position and proposed timeline, and introduce the e-tendering portal (YORtender) that will be used for the procurement. The session also included a Q&A segment to allow suppliers to raise queries. The event slides, recording, and Q&A responses will be made available to all potential bidders as part of the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020676-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,800,000 |
| Lots value | £5,800,000 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 07:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020676-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 13:13 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014655-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020676-2025
  13th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014655-2025
  11th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92969&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

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