Scope
Description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is looking to source a Supplier to deliver the Victim Services to support adult Victims of Crime (including Standard Risk Domestic Abuse) in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The service is due to commence 1st May 2026.
The Adult Multi-Crime service: To provide high-quality trauma informed support, safety planning, advice and advocacy to adults (aged 16 and over) who have been affected by crime, including victims of domestic abuse (standard risk), whether reported to the police or not, through the delivery of independent advocacy and casework across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. As a result of this support, enable victims and, if applicable, their families and friends, to better cope and recover from the crime(s) or incident(s).
Total value (estimated)
- £1,911,000 excluding VAT
- £2,293,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension up to 2 years in 12-month increments
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
29 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 10 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents. https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home |
Price |
Weighting description
Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents. https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market Engagement took place for these requirements under a Previous Tender Reference, but the Tender was subsequently cancelled due to errors in the Tender Documentation and to reflect updated information/budget allocations from the MOJ.
Contracting authority
The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJZW-2866-PYJW
Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emily Window
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government