Scope
Reference
7F-2024-C004
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
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 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
Contract 1. Lot 1 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA)
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,696,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 11 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lot 2 Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services)
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,158,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 11 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 December 2025
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
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional funding may be available to support service delivery during the lifetime of this contract. As such the contract value may increase as per the procurement documents and tender notices associated to this procurement
CPV classifications
- 85323000 - Community health services
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
EAST KENT RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1017581
14 Maynard Road, Canterbury,
Kent
CT1 3RH
United Kingdom
Email: mary@ekrcc.org.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA)
Contract 2. Lot 2 Sexual Assault & Abuse Therapeutic Services (Therapeutic Services)
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