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Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - CPA/SPU/2961P[E17]

United KingdomCheshire West and ChesterPolice and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire[E1]

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Value[E18]
GBP 2,625,000
Procedure[E14]
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What they want

UK1 Pipeline Notice in respect of new arrangements for Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault to commence 1st April 2027. UK 1 Pipeline Notice ref 2025/S 000-021969 and UK7 Contract Details Notice ref 2025/S 000-073402 refer. Funding matters have impacted on the original timetable.

Who can bid
  • The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).
  • The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Risks and unknowns

  • RiskBidding has not opened. Scope and dates can change before the call for competition.[E13]
  • UnknownNo submission deadline we could read in the notice data.
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Published[E15]
29 Oct 2026
Source
UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked
7 hours ago
About the requirement · From the notice
UK1 Pipeline Notice in respect of new arrangements for Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault to commence 1st April 2027. UK 1 Pipeline Notice ref 2025/S 000-021969 and UK7 Contract Details Notice ref 2025/S 000-073402 refer. Funding matters have impacted on the original timetable. The intention is to replace contract CPA/SPU/2624P which was awarded on a one-year period under the Light Touch Regime. The service description based on the current requirements is: On behalf of the Local Authorities, NHS England, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable (CC); the PCC is looking to put in place an aftercare service for victims of rape or sexual assault in the Cheshire Constabulary policing area. The minimum requirements of the PCC, NHS England and Local Authorities are for a supplier to provide a solution for all ages incorporating a full time independent sexual violence advisor and initial counselling service within a multi-agency setting for those in the Cheshire constabulary policing area who have suffered sexual violence both within and outside of the criminal justice system, including non-recent cases. The service will need to incorporate: • An ageless community counselling and therapeutic service for those suffering rape and sexual abuse. • Specialist provision to meet the needs of children. • Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service (conventional and specialist) • Delivery of training and awareness raising The requirements include but are not restricted to the following: • Safeguard individuals in Cheshire from…[E8]

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  • Delivery location: UKD6, United Kingdom.[E9]
  • The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E10]

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Eligibility and requirements

  • ConditionThe legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E10]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E11]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E12]
  • DetailDelivery location: UKD6, United Kingdom.[E9]
  • DetailLot 1 runs from 31 Mar 2028 to 31 Mar 2031, extendable to 31 Mar 2033.[E6]

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Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire

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Address
Commercial Unit, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW7 2UA, CW7 2UA, Winsford

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Evidence18 facts from the notice · Show

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  1. E1

    The buyer is Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire.

    Document 102803-2026, field /buyer/name, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  2. E2–E5

    Classified under CPV: Health and social work services (85000000); Guidance services (85312310); Guidance and counselling services (85312300); Counselling services (85312320).

    read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC

  3. E6

    Lot 1 runs from 31 Mar 2028 to 31 Mar 2031, extendable to 31 Mar 2033.

    “2028-04-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00”

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/lots/0/contractPeriod, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  4. E7

    The buyer's address is in United Kingdom.

    Document 102803-2026, field /parties/0/address/country, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  5. E8

    The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

    “UK1 Pipeline Notice in respect of new arrangements for Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault to commence 1st April 2027. UK 1 Pipeline Notice ref 2025/S 000-021969 and UK7 Contract Details Notice ref 2025/S 000-073402 refer. Funding matters have impacted on…”

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/description, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  6. E9

    Delivery location: UKD6, United Kingdom.

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  7. E10

    The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/legalBasis/id, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  8. E11

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/sme, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  9. E12

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/vcse, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  10. E13

    This is a planning or market engagement notice. Bidding has not opened.

    Document 102803-2026, field /tag, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  11. E14

    The procedure is: Open procedure.

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  12. E15

    The notice was published on 29 Oct 2026.

    “2026-10-29T15:58:49Z”

    Document 102803-2026, field /date, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  13. E16

    Find a Tender gives the tender status as planned.

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/status, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  14. E17

    The notice is titled "Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - CPA/SPU/2961P".

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/title, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  15. E18

    The stated value is GBP 2,625,000 excluding VAT.

    “2625000 GBP”

    Document 102803-2026, field /tender/value/amount, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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Updates

  1. First seen · 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC

    The source published a planning or prior information notice. Bidding has not opened.

    Source document 102803-2026