Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault -

This is a Contract Award Notice.

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.

This 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 Initial contract period is from 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2024. There is an option to extend to 31 March 2026 in increments of not less than 6 months. The Lowest value relates to funding for the initial contract period, the highest value is the estimated value for the maximum five year term.