--- title: "CT0654 - Victim Support" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-04" --- # CT0654 - Victim Support Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is currently planning a tender for the provision of victim support services aimed at individuals who have faced crimes such as sexual abuse and domestic abuse. This initiative, titled "CT0654 - Victim Support," is classified under public services and will be conducted in Edinburgh, UK. A follow-up questionnaire will be issued to interested service providers after the notice is published on 13 December 2019, allowing the Council to evaluate the capabilities of potential bidders before proceeding further in the procurement process. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in support services, particularly those experienced in offering counselling, legal assistance, or crime prevention strategies. Companies that provide tailored interventions for crime victims, particularly those dealing with trauma, mental health, and safety advice, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can contribute to enhancing community safety and support systems, while also expanding their service offerings in the public sector. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council (The Council) have a requirement for a service provider to support individuals who have been a victim of crime. The service employs specially trained individuals who work with victims of: sexual abuse, domestic abuse, murder and culpable homicide. Victims should be supported to participate at all stages of the criminal justice process including offering them assistance at court to put them at ease. The Service provides victims with tailored crime prevention and safety advice to reduce the risk of repeat victimisation and also works with individuals to alleviate the mental health and anxiety issues which can result from being a victim of crime. This PIN is being used by the Council to understand the options in the current marketplace. The Council will issue a follow-up questionnaire to potential providers who register their interest on this notice. The questionnaire will be used to ascertain bidder capability and capacity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council wish to engage with the market to help inform the strategy for this Procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374048 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Dec 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75230000 - Justice services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374048 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374048 CT0654 - Victim Support - The City of Edinburgh Council (The Council) have a requirement for a service provider to support individuals who have been a victim of crime. The service employs specially trained individuals who work with victims of: sexual abuse, domestic abuse, murder and culpable homicide. Victims should be supported to participate at all stages of the criminal justice process including offering them assistance at court to put them at ease. The Service provides victims with tailored crime prevention and safety advice to reduce the risk of repeat victimisation and also works with individuals to alleviate the mental health and anxiety issues which can result from being a victim of crime. This PIN is being used by the Council to understand the options in the current marketplace. The Council will issue a follow-up questionnaire to potential providers who register their interest on this notice. The questionnaire will be used to ascertain bidder capability and capacity. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=604826 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000604826.json.