Independent Domestic Violence Advisor | IDVA,KIDVA, ChIDVA, Counselling | Bedfordshire Police | Request for Information

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The Seven Force Commercial Team is supporting the Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire in identifying interested organisations in delivering the following services: IDVA, KIDVA, ChIDVA as collective or shared between providers. There is also scope for the organisation to include Counselling support within their service. Prior to releasing the tender opportunity to the open market, the Procurement team are requesting information from providers who have the specialist knowledge and relevant current experience required to undertake all these services. We would like to understand the current market as the responses will be used to assist us in the development of the specification and the approach to this procurement to determine the most suitable route to market. The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Bedfordshire is focused on continuing to provide support to victims of domestic abuse with the provision of advocacy and counselling services, responding to victim's needs. In the interest of improving the victim journey, ensuring ease of access to victim support, and reducing the need for victims to recount their experiences. The PCC is keen to explore opportunities to deliver a series of high quality, victim focused, county-wide services to adults and children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence. The PCC would like to ensure advocacy provision for adults and children alike, with the potential to expand the service to include counselling support. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login

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