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title: "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05512e"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT"
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# Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services)

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05512e

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has awarded contracts for Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) and Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services. The procurement process, conducted using an open procedure, addresses community health services and aims to support victims of sexual assault and abuse across Kent and Medway. The contracts were awarded on 27th November 2025, with the standstill period ending on 11th December 2025. The services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2033, providing opportunities for renewal. The procurement targets service provision for wide-ranging demographics, ensuring accessibility regardless of age, gender, or the nature of the assault.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, counselling, and guidance services. Companies with expertise in trauma-informed care or evidence-based delivery models are well-suited to bid for similar tenders in the future. Organisations that can offer inclusive, independent, and accessible services to vulnerable populations, including children and adults, will find scope for growth and contribution to public safety. The procurement method encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, promoting a diverse and competitive environment for service provision. Additionally, possibilities for contract renewals and options for funding during the contract period indicate potential long-term business stability and expansion.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is conducting a tender process to award contracts for the following services LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) LOT 2 - Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services) LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) The PCC wishes to commission a high-quality ISVA Service for victims of sexual assault and abuse, supporting children, young people and adults across Kent and Medway This service must be needs and risk led, providing a strong evidence-based delivery model, be trauma informed and independent from the Police and CJS. The service must be available to victims of sexual assault and abuse, who are resident in Kent and Medway regardless of age, gender, sex, whether it is an isolated event or repeated incidents, recent or non-recent, reported or not reported to the police, if it happened physically and or involve technology such as grooming. Provision must be age appropriate, accessible to all and available at the point the victim wishes to seek support. LOT 2 - Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services) The PCC wishes to commission a high-quality Therapeutic Service, for sexual assault and abuse victims that supports children, young people and adults across Kent and Medway. This service must be needs and risk led, providing a strong evidence-based delivery model and be trauma informed. The service must be available to victims of sexual assault and abuse, who are resident in Kent and Medway regardless of age, gender, sex, whether it is an isolated event or repeated incidents, recent or non-recent, reported or not reported to the police

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078874-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,854,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST KENT RAPE CRISIS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 12:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078874-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078874-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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