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title: "Provision of a Crisis Worker Service in Sexual Assault Referral Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cad4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Provision of a Crisis Worker Service in Sexual Assault Referral Centres

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cad4

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, in collaboration with their counterparts in Gwent and Dyfed Powys, is in the planning stage of a tender for the "Provision of a Crisis Worker Service in Sexual Assault Referral Centres". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically guidance and counselling services, and aims to find a single supplier for comprehensive service delivery across various regions in the UK, including UKL14, UKL15, and UKL22, among others. The planning event, scheduled for 22 July 2026, will provide stakeholders with insights into existing services, future strategic priorities, and opportunities for partnership and innovation within the industry. The procurement is governed under UKPGA 2023/54, with an estimated contract start date from 1st January 2027 to 1st April 2027, ending on 31st March 2028, and embraces a light touch regime with provisions suitable for SMEs and VCSOs to encourage diverse participation.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare, social services, and trauma-informed support. Organisations that can offer robust guidance and counselling services, particularly those with innovative approaches and strong capabilities in strategic partnerships, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process not only provides a platform to collaborate with public authorities but also offers a chance to contribute significantly to community welfare by delivering critical support services to victims and survivors of sexual violence. Engaging in this procurement can significantly enhance the service provider's reputation and expand their portfolio in the public sector, fostering potential growth and development in subsequent contracts.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, also acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent and Dyfed Powys, are seeking to appoint a single supplier to deliver a crisis worker service across the region. The contract start date may be between 1st January 2027 and 1st April 2027, but the contract end date will not change regardless of start date.

### Planning Information

You are warmly invited to attend the SARC Service Crisis Worker Commissioning Event, bringing together partners from across health, policing, criminal justice, local authorities, specialist support services, and the third sector to discuss the future development of Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services.
Purpose of the Event
This event provides an opportunity to share a collective vision for delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to victims and survivors of sexual violence, whilst exploring how commissioners, providers, and stakeholders can work collaboratively to ensure services remain responsive, sustainable, and centred on the needs of those who access them.
The commissioning event will:
• Provide an overview of current SARC crisis worker provision and future strategic priorities.
• Explore opportunities for innovation, service improvement, and enhanced partnership working.
• Discuss commissioning requirements, expected outcomes, and service delivery models.
• Gather views from stakeholders to help inform the future commissioning of crisis worker services across the SARC network.
Your experience, expertise, and perspective will be invaluable in shaping the future of these vital services.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00pm
Venue: Online
To request a Microsoft Teams joining link and to confirm attendance, please email Joy-Louise.Lewis@south-wales.police.uk
We would be delighted if you could join us and contribute to what promises to be a valuable and constructive discussion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066214-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES |
| Additional buyers | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED POWYS; POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GWENT |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 3SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Llangunnor |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL24 Powys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066214-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066214-2026
  14th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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