Thames Valley Police · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors Service for Thames Valley

Awarded 31 Mar 2015

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Awarded31 Mar 2015
Value£750,000.00
SupplierRefuge
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 8y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2015Expired 30 Mar 2018

Thames Valley Police awarded a contract to Refuge for the provision of an Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) Service across the Thames Valley region.

The contract, valued at £750,000, spans three years with an option to extend for a further two years at the sole discretion of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

The service provides free, confidential, and accessible specialist support to male and female victims of sexual violence aged 16 and over, regardless of where the crime occurred or whether it was reported to police.

It includes agreeing referral pathways with police and other agencies and delivering ISVA services to the two Sexual Assault Referral Centres in Bletchley and Slough.

Support covers housing, health, and social interaction to help victims cope and recover and ensure ongoing safety.

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