Scope
Description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is conducting a tender process to award contracts for the following services LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) LOT 2 - Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services) LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) The PCC wishes to commission a high-quality ISVA Service for victims of sexual assault and abuse, supporting children, young people and adults across Kent and Medway This service must be needs and risk led, providing a strong evidence-based delivery model, be trauma informed and independent from the Police and CJS. The service must be available to victims of sexual assault and abuse, who are resident in Kent and Medway regardless of age, gender, sex, whether it is an isolated event or repeated incidents, recent or non-recent, reported or not reported to the police, if it happened physically and or involve technology such as grooming. Provision must be age appropriate, accessible to all and available at the point the victim wishes to seek support. LOT 2 - Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services) The PCC wishes to commission a high-quality Therapeutic Service, for sexual assault and abuse victims that supports children, young people and adults across Kent and Medway. This service must be needs and risk led, providing a strong evidence-based delivery model and be trauma informed. The service must be available to victims of sexual assault and abuse, who are resident in Kent and Medway regardless of age, gender, sex, whether it is an isolated event or repeated incidents, recent or non-recent, reported or not reported to the police
Total value (estimated)
- £6,545,000 excluding VAT
- £7,854,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
3 x 12months extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
- UKJ43 - Kent Thames Gateway
- UKJ44 - East Kent
- UKJ46 - West Kent
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Bidders are invited to submit a Tender for any one lot, or any combination of lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Lot 1 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) This service must be needs and risk led, providing a strong evidence-based delivery model, be trauma informed and independent from the Police and CJS. The service must be available to victims of sexual assault and abuse, who are resident in Kent and Medway regardless of age, gender, sex, whether it is an isolated event or repeated incidents, recent or non-recent, reported or not reported to the police, if it happened physically and or involve technology such as grooming. Provision must be age appropriate, accessible to all and available at the point the victim wishes to seek support.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,080,000 excluding VAT
- £3,696,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Lot 2 Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services) This service must be needs and risk led, providing a strong evidence-based delivery model and be trauma informed. The service must be available to victims of sexual assault and abuse, who are resident in Kent and Medway regardless of age, gender, sex, whether it is an isolated event or repeated incidents, recent or non-recent, reported or not reported to the police
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,465,000 excluding VAT
- £4,158,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1
Lot 2. Lot 2
Please refer to the Tender Documentation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1
Lot 2. Lot 2
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value Price | Price | 5.00% |
| Social Value Quality | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZD-7548-CLJY
Kent Police HQ, Sutton Road
Maidstone
ME15 9BZ
United Kingdom
Email: 7forceprocurement@ecis.police.uk
Website: https://7force.force.com
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government