Award of Witness Support Services for Investigations and Public Hearings
HOME OFFICE · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Witness Support Services for Investigations and Public Hearings
Awarded 05 May 2016
Awarded05 May 2016
Value£100,000.00
AgencyHOME OFFICE
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 9y 9mo ago9mo term
Awarded 5 May 2016Expired 31 Jan 2017
About
The Home Office awarded a contract to West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre for witness support services to safeguard the wellbeing of witnesses throughout the investigative and public hearing process.
The service provides emotional support, signposting to appropriate services, and counselling, delivered via telephone and face-to-face contact depending on witness needs.
Support may include assisting witnesses before public hearing events to address anxiety and fears, and accompanying witnesses to public hearings held at a venue in London.
The contract value is £100,000.
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