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title: "STRATEGIC DELIVERY OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0503f6"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# STRATEGIC DELIVERY OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0503f6

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is managing a public procurement process titled "Strategic Delivery of Sexual Violence Therapeutic Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting guidance and counselling services, with a broad geographical focus on regions such as Torbay, Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed with award notices dated 12th September 2025. Contracts have been split into four lots corresponding to different geographic regions, with a total contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2031. The open procedure procurement method embraces the Light Touch Regime, allowing for flexibility in contract modifications as per The Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic and counselling services, particularly those equipped to support victims of sexual violence. SMEs and social enterprises, especially those with VCSE status, are well-suited to compete, as evidenced by their successful involvement in the initial stages of bidding. The contract's structure into regional lots offers tailored opportunities to firms with specific local operations or expertise in handling sensitive service delivery to vulnerable populations. Businesses may further enhance their offer through match funding from charitable resources, fostering potential avenues for broader community impact and growth within this sector.

## Notice

This service is dedicated to providing support to adults and children who live in Torbay, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall and who have experienced rape and sexual assault and / or childhood sexual abuse. For adults, this will include: * Any adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse * Any adult survivor of rape or sexual assault outside an intimate partner relationship * Any adult survivor of sexual assault that may have occurred in a past intimate partner relationship, but where the primary need identified is around the impact of sexual violence and abuse, rather than domestic abuse (and is not in receipt of other related support). For children, this will include: * Any child who has experienced any form of sexual abuse or violence, regardless of whether they have caused sexual harm themselves. This could be acute or non-recent. The service is for all survivors, irrespective of whether they have reported to the police and will be available before, during and after any criminal investigation or procedures. The Requirement is intended to be awarded as separate contracts with the following Lots: 1. LOT 1 - Cornwall & IoS Awarded Supplier: The Women's Centre Cornwall Contract Value: PS2,400,000 excluding VAT / PS2,880,000 Including VAT 2. LOT 2 - Plymouth Awarded Supplier: First Light Ltd. Contract Value: PS1375,000 excluding VAT / PS1650,000 Including VAT 3. LOT 3 - Devon Awarded Supplier: The Church of England Children's Society Contract Value: PS1490,000 excluding VAT / PS1,788,000 Including VAT 4. LOT 4 - Torbay Awarded Supplier: The Church of England Children's Society Contract Value: PS740,000 excluding VAT / PS888,000 Including VAT Contract CPV Classifications, Service Requirements, Award Decision Dates, and Contract Dates are the same for all lots. Should additional funds become available under this contract any modifications made to the contract shall be in line with Regulation 74 (1) (a) (b) and (2) of The Procurement Act 2023 and the modification complies with Schedule 8, Para 4 (1) and Para 8 (1) (a) to (d) and section 31(2)(b) which allows modifications to Light Touch Regime procurements, even where such modifications are substantial. So long as the Authority still has regard to the section 12 objectives It should also be noted that Confirmation of continued MoJ funding (DASV Additional Grant) is awaited (to the value of PS400k per annum). This will be added to the contract in line with the funding formula once confirmed. It is anticipated that additional resources will be accessed by providers via charitable sources to complement and enhance the core offer through full or partial match funding. Any match funding values brought to the contract by the provider will be distinctly separate from the obligations of the Authority and will not account towards the value payable under the contract by the Authority. No monies can be carried forward into a subsequent financial year and all spending must be evidenced as spent within that financial year. All underspend must therefore be returned by the Contractor at the end of the Funding year so bidders should not plan for funds being retained if underspent. The funding is ringfenced for the provision of services for Victims/Survivors of and sexual violence and cannot be spent on other activities. Funding must not be spent on any of the following: * religious activities outside of projects benefiting the wider community and not containing religious content; political or lobbying activities. * loan repayments; or * activities that make profit for private gain. * Campaigning activities * Funding must not be used for capital works e.g. building repairs, but can be used for other capital costs such as ICT equipment to enhance your communications and help reach local people.

### Lot Information

Cornwall & IoS

see tender docs

Plymouth

as per tender docs

DEVON

tender documents refer

Torbay

please view tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056340-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,005,000 |
| Lots value | £6,005,000 |
| Awards value | £6,005,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FIRST LIGHT SOUTH WEST; THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY; THE WOMEN'S CENTRE CORNWALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056340-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 14:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056264-2025
- 16 Apr 2025 at 11:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015531-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056340-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056264-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015531-2025
  16th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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