Scope
Reference
DN797498
Description
This opportunity is for a provider of a South Yorkshire wide Multi-crime Victim Referral and Support Service.
Following the Mayoral election in May 2024, the Mayor took on the functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner. These functions include listening to the needs of communities, securing victim support services, setting the objectives for the police force, and holding the Chief Constable to account.
SYMCA is looking to commission a Multi Crime Support Service embracing the concept of:
- One point of local contact for all individuals affected by crime, excluding Domestic Abuse/ Sexual Violence and Homicide. The service will be required to offer an integrated, specialist, informative, care and support pathway to tailored interventions and a range of assessment and support services for adults and young people.
- Supporting victims to access wider services such as healthcare, social care, and guidance through the criminal justice processes to help those referred to cope and recover from the impact of crime and holistically improve individual health and well-being, as well as criminal justice outcomes.
Please be advised that this contract was referred to as South Yorkshire Multi Crime Support Service, our reference DN786988 in the previous linked notice.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,989,592 excluding VAT
- £8,387,510.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 5 x 12-month periods subject to satisfactory performance and Authority budgetary considerations.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please see tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please see tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 December 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/
All associated tender documents can be found via the above Tender Portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Bids that exceed the maximum annual contract values available will be non-compliant and will not be evaluated. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire including Conditions of Participation will be... |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
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
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government