Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
7 Force Commercial Services
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham Heath
IP5 3QS
Contact
Anamaria Gray
anamaria.gray@norfolk.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH1 - East Anglia
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services (2 Lots)
Reference number
7F-2023-C101
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Independent Advocate (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard, trough effective safety planning, victims of sexual assault/abuse.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Bedfordshire Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK43 8AX
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) is seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence.
The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered.
Services are required to start from 1st April 2025.
Lot 1 : Bedfordshire - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 2 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is £350,000p.a.
Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document.
Basic indicative timelines are as follows:
Tender release: 02/09/2024
Tender close: 07/10/2024
Tender award: 04/11/2024
This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login
Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,050,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Two options to extended for 12 months period upon agreement
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
If you have any questions in relation to this tender opportunity, please utilise the messaging portal via the e tendering system Atamis - https://7force.force.com
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex and the Essex Chief Constable, Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex CM8 3HB
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police, fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence.
The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered.
Services are required to start from 1st April 2025.
Lot 2: Essex - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 1 x 24 month option to extend and 2 x 12 month options to extend thereafter. The maximum budget available is £1,100,000p.a
Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document.
Basic indicative timelines are as follows:
Tender release: 02/09/2024
Tender close: 07/10/2024
Tender award: 04/11/2024
This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login
Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Upon agreement, one option to extend for 24 months period followed by two options of 12 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
If you have any questions in relation to this tender opportunity, please utilise the messaging portal via the e tendering system Atamis - https://7force.force.com
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The contract will have Key Performance Indicators, which will be monitored via contract management meetings
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 October 2024
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 7 January 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 October 2024
Local time
4:00pm
Place
Via the 7 Force e tendering portal
https://7force.force.com
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
The opening procedure will be conducted in accordance with the 7 Force e e tendering portal protocol
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
BiP Solutions
Medius 60, Pacific Way
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
Country
United Kingdom