Scope
Reference
BLC0312
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 2 years, 9 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Price = 20% Quality = 70% Social Value = 10% |
Price |
Weighting description
Price = 20%
Quality = 70%
Social Value = 10%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZV-7732-XXTT
Police Headquarters, Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TT
United Kingdom
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
BlueLight Commercial
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Lead
- Companies House: 12517649
Lower Ground, 5-8 The Sanctuary
London
SW1P 3JS
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster