Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services (2 Lots)

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Independent Advocate (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard, trough effective safety planning, victims of sexual assault/abuse.

The Police, fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council (Lot 2) are seeking a countywide Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of sexual violence.

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.

Services are required to start from 1st April 2025. Lot 2: Essex - the contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with 1 x 24 month option to extend and 2 x 12 month options to extend thereafter. The maximum budget available is £1,100,000p.a

Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document. Basic indicative timelines are as follows: Tender release: 02/09/2024 Tender close: 07/10/2024 Tender award: 04/11/2024

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