---
title: "Sexual Violence Victim Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e0d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064e0d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Sexual Violence Victim Support Service

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e0d

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## Summary

The Police And Crime Commissioner for Durham is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of Sexual Violence Victim Support Services. This tender, governed by the UK legislation 2023/54, is designed to support both adult and child victims of sexual violence and abuse. BlueLight Commercial, serving as the procuring entity, is overseeing the process. The services sought fall under the health services industry category, and the location for this contract is the United Kingdom. Interested businesses should take note of key dates, including the tender submission deadline on 4 March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 20 February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with potential for a 12-month renewal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare, counselling, and support services to expand their operations. Given its emphasis on quality, with a 70% weighting in the award criteria, businesses that can provide comprehensive and high-quality care services for victims of sexual violence will be particularly well-suited to compete. This light-touch, open procedure contract invites qualified service providers to deliver essential support services, enabling them to establish or enhance relationships within the public sector. The procurement method encourages competitive bidding, fostering growth and potential partnerships for enterprising businesses looking to leverage their capabilities in serving the community through public contracts.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by BlueLight Commercial who are seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Sexual Violence Victim Support Services and associated specialist support for adult and child victims of sexual violence and sexual abuse. This contract is being tendered on behalf of the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner's Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012478-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012478-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012478-2026
  11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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