--- title: "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05281c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05281c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05281c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05281c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT" published: "2025-05-28" --- # Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05281c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05281c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05281c.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services and a Therapy Service. This procurement initiative is focused on providing support in Kent and Medway for both children and adults, irrespective of whether a crime has been reported. Scheduled to commence in mid-June 2025, this service contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with a potential extension until 31st March 2033. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in an online supplier engagement event on the 4th of June 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £5,000,000 (net) and £6,000,000 (gross), and is open for SMEs and VCSEs. Procurement activities are facilitated through the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal, with all necessary engagement steps outlined online. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health, guidance, and counselling services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality support services to crime victims, particularly sexual violence, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The initiative not only offers a substantial contract value but also the potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent public authority. Engaging in the supplier event provides an excellent platform to understand project requirements, network with potential partners, and enhance visibility within this niche market segment in the Kent and Medway regions. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent will be conducting a tender process mid June 2025 for LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police. LOT 2 - Sexual Assault & Therapeutic Service for Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event Prior to the tender publication. The event will take place on 4th June 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 10.00am. 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'. Then complete the response sections indicating attendance and any relevant email addresses for attendance. Invites will be sent on 3rd June 2025. ### Planning Information The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event Prior to the tender publication. The event will take place on 4th June 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 10.00am. 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'. Then complete the response sections indicating attendance and any relevant email addresses for attendance. Invites will be sent on 3rd June 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028166-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 9BZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet | | Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent, TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway, TLJ44 East Kent, TLJ45 Mid Kent, TLJ46 West Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 28 May 2025 at 14:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028166-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028166-2025 28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://7force.force.com/login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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