Planning

Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service

  • West Yorkshire Combined Authority

UK3: Planned procurement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-014655

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05019e

Published 11 April 2025, 2:13pm



Scope

Reference

98401

Description

Supporting victims, survivors, witnesses, and those harmed by crime is at the heart of this Police and Crime Plan, helping people to get justice. The Mayor will continue to commission the most appropriate services that victims and witnesses need, building on the excellent work already being undertaken around priorities. The West Yorkshire Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) service embracing the concept of: Work with people who have experienced rape and sexual assault and stalking and provide a confidential service offering impartial and independent advice. ISVA and ISAC support varies based on the individual needs of the victim/survivor. The support is primarily through the criminal justice process, offering emotional and practical support and acts as the main point of contact for a victim/survivor and can liaise with the police on their behalf if needed. The anticipated budget is £5.8 million across the full 7 year period if all extension periods are taken. Market Engagement Event for the future commissioning of a West Yorkshire Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) service and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) service. Wednesday 16 April 2025 - 10:00 to 11:00. The event will be held online via Microsoft Teams, and it is essential you register your interest for the events. To register your interest please email pccommissioning@westyorks-ca.gov.uk with the following details Name Organisation Service Email address

Total value (estimated)

  • £5,800,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,960,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2028
  • 3 years, 1 day

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85312320 - Counselling services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Contract locations

  • UKE4 - West Yorkshire

Participation

Particular suitability

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

10 May 2025

Enquiry deadline

26 May 2025, 1:00pm

Tender submission deadline

6 June 2025, 1:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

2 August 2025


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Special regime

Light touch


Contracting authority

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYG-7328-ZLQJ

Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street

Leeds

LS1 2DE

United Kingdom

Region: UKE42 - Leeds

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government