Provision of Independent Sexual Violence Advisor and Therapeutic Services for Bedfordshire and Essex

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Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex Police (Lot 2) awarded a contract to SERICC for the delivery of Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) and therapeutic services.

Lot 1, commissioned by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, supports all victims of rape and sexual violence through an ISVA model with a mix of professionalism for children and adults, and includes a suite of therapeutic options to help victims cope and recover.

Lot 2, commissioned by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council, provides an all-age, all-gender service for victims of sexual abuse, including child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, rape, and serious sexual assault, offering emotional and practical support, criminal justice support through ISVAs, therapeutic support, counselling, and advocacy.

The contract value is £9,545,966.4.

Lot 1 is for a 3-year term with a potential extension of up to 2 years (1+1), and Lot 2 is for a 3-year term with a potential extension of up to 4 years (2+1+1), subject to good performance.