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title: "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d259"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service

Buyer: THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d259

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## Summary

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is launching a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the delivery of the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service across the county of Hampshire, including Portsmouth and Southampton. The service falls under the industry category of health and social work services and aims to provide specialist support to victims and survivors of sexual violence. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure with the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and plans to publish the tender opportunity via the e-tendering portal, In-tend. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2027 and will initially last for three years, with options for two one-year extensions up to a maximum of 31 March 2032. Interested parties can submit expressions of interest by the due date of 28 August 2026, and a future notice is expected to be released by 30 September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, to contribute to critical social services by providing tailored emotional and practical support to sexual violence survivors. With an anticipated annual budget of £630,000, this procurement could spur business growth for organisations with expertise in advocacy and social support services. Suitable businesses are those capable of delivering high-quality, empathetic services within the parameters set by the procuring entities, such as flexible service delivery models and experience in working with diverse demographics. This contract also encourages innovation and the exploration of commercial models that can enhance service delivery, inviting collaborative discussions with potential bidders.

## Notice

A contract is required to deliver the all-age Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service across the county of Hampshire (inc Portsmouth and Southampton) and is critical in providing specialist tailored emotional and practical support to victims and survivors of sexual violence

### Planning Information

This notice serves as an opportunity for suppliers to express their interest in the upcoming tender exercise. Potential bidders may submit their details to be notified of when the opportunity is live via FTS to procurement@hampshire.police.uk
Project Brief: A contract is required to deliver the all-age Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service across the county of Hampshire (inc Portsmouth and Southampton) and is critical in providing specialist tailored emotional and practical support to victims and survivors of sexual violence. The ISVA Service works with individuals who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or assault, irrespective of whether they have reported to the police or not. The nature of the support that an ISVA provides varies from case-to-case and will depend upon the needs of the individual victim and the circumstances. 
There are a number of significant benefits delivered through this service which include the provision of advocacy, impartial advice, information and support. If reporting to the police, the ISVA will provide support from initial reporting, through the criminal justice process and beyond. An ISVA may also provide information on other services that may be required, such as health and social care, housing or benefits.
Procurement Strategy: The intention is to publish this opportunity as an above threshold tender under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) through the Find Tender Service in accordance with PA23. The procurement will be run through our e-tendering portal, In-tend. Pre-registration is advised https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshirepolice/aspx/Home
Contract Details: The contract will run from 01 April 2027 until 31 March 2030 for an initial 3 year term. 2x 12 month extension options are to be included up to a maximum date of 31 March 2032 - for a total potential term of 5 years.
The maximum approved budget is anticipated to be £630,000 per annum. Any bids that exceed this annual value will be deemed as non-compliant and disqualified from the entire tender process.
Potential bidders are encouraged to contact us directly with any questions they may have about the process and we also encourage any input you may have that can benefit the tender process and the contract as a whole e.g. any risks or barriers to delivery, innovation opportunities, commercial models or capacity within the market etc...
Note: Participation is voluntary and information provided in this notice is indicative and may change at any time. Participation will not provide an advantage in any future competitions and costs incurred by suppliers are at their own risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069919-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT |
| Additional buyers | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL; SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 5BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 15:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069919-2026
- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069886-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069919-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069886-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshirepolice/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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