Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
7 Forces Commercial Services
Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3QS
Contact
Claire Baxter
Telephone
+44 01474366658
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=50554&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Victim Referral and Support Service
Reference number
7F 2021 C065
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Requirement – Kent
To commission the Kent Victims Advocacy and Support Service, which must be able to accept referrals from victims of crime in Kent, regardless of whether that crime has been reported to the Police or when it took place and provide high quality, needs led, evidence-based support.
Requirement - Essex
The provision of assessment, referral and non-specialist support to victims of crime in Essex.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Victim Referral and Support Service - Kent
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To commission the Kent Victims Advocacy and Support Service, which must be able to accept referrals from victims of crime in Kent, regardless of whether that crime has been reported to the Police or when it took place and provide high quality, needs led, evidence-based support.
The service must accept automatic referrals from Kent Police and other sources such as British Transport Police, other organisations and self-referrals. Effective initial contact and immediate support must be provided, alongside casework for those individuals with greater or more complex needs.
The service must provide support via a variety of safe methods, with the offer and subsequent delivery of support taking into account the needs and risk of the individual.
two.2.14) Additional information
The expression of interest for the Market Engagement event can be found on EU Supply.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Victim Referral and Support Service - Essex
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of assessment, referral and non-specialist support to victims of crime in Essex.
In practice, this involves receiving crime referrals from Essex Police (as well as other sources, including self-referral), assessing each individual case to determine the level and nature of support required, and providing that support, normally either practical, emotional or advocacy, or referring/signposting individuals on to other, specialist services.
two.2.14) Additional information
The expression of interest for the Market Engagement event can be found on EU Supply.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 July 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
A Market Engagement event will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 28th July at 13:30hrs. Please confirm your attendance no later than Monday 25th July at 16:00hrs by completing the Expression of Interest document which can be found by registering to EU Supply e-tendering portal.
The purpose of the Market Engagement event is to provide an opportunity for Tenderers to seek clarity about the specification or other tender documentation, the delivery expectations, or any other matters that they may be unclear about and to ensure that Tenderers understand the requirements for submitting their tenders.
Please note although this Market Engagement Event is a collaborative event for Kent and Essex, the services will be lotted, and two separate contracts will be awarded.