Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

7 Forces Procurement

N/A

Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

IP5 3QS

Contact person: Jade More

Telephone: +44 07712543855

E-mail: jade.more@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

NUTS code: UKJ4 - Kent

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.suffolk.police.uk

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37871&B=BLUELIGHT

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Sexual Assault Support Services for Kent

Reference number: 7F-2021-C026

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85100000 - Health services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

This prior information Notice is to inform the market that the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event in relation to LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) for EAST KENT
LOT 2 - Support services (SASS) EAST KENT
LOT 3 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) for NORTH KENT
LOT 4 - Support Services (SASS) NORTH KENT
The supplier engagement event is anticipated to take place on 16th June 2021 for all 4 LOTS
Please see attached document for more detail
A second engagement event may be held to assist bidders with a 'how to tender' this event depends on the uptake from suppliers. The event will not contain any further detail in regards to this opportunity, it will be a general how to tender session.

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sexual Assault Support Services for Kent

Lot No: 1,2,3,4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000 - Health and social work services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312320 - Counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UKJ4 - Kent

Main site or place of performance:

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This prior information Notice is to inform the market that the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event in relation to Sexual Assault Support Services.
A full tender process is planned to take place summer 2021 and this engagement event is to ensure suppliers are aware of the tender, and further more have necessary information in regards to the planned tender.
At present the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for a service to be focused on supporting victims of crime and treating victims as individuals. The services will support the victims though the often complex criminal justice system empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered.
It is anticipated the service requirements contained within the Sexual Assault Support Services will include Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Support Services (SASS) All requirements will be fully detailed in the invitation to tender.
It is anticipated that the requirements will be separated into 4 LOT's, as follows;
Please note LOTs are subject to change and will be fully detailed in the invitation to tender.
LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) for EAST KENT
LOT 2 - Support services (SASS) EAST KENT
LOT 3 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) for NORTH KENT
LOT 4 - Support Services (SASS) NORTH KENT
The supplier engagement event is anticipated to take place on 16th June 2021 for all 4 LOTS
Please see attached document for more detail
A second engagement event may be held to assist bidders with a 'how to tender' this event depends on the uptake from suppliers. The event will not contain any further detail in regards to this opportunity, it will be a general how to tender session.

II.2.14)

Additional information

More information has been added as a document uploaded to tis opportunity
If you have any questions please use the messaging port to contact me

II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

18/11/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes

IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Instructions to bidder
For the engagement events:
Subject to change and COVID related restrictions: You will be invited to attend an on-line Teams meeting where we will host the supplier engagement events
Please ensure you express interest in the PIN so formal invites can be shared once final dates and times have been confirmed
Joining instructions and an agenda of the day will be issued before the event.

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