Criminal Justice Focused Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has overseen the award of a contract titled "Criminal Justice Focused Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service." This procurement process was co-commissioned with the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent and Dyfed Powys, with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent leading the procurement. The service, classified under the CPV code 75200000 for provision of services to the community, will operate across the geographic regions of Gwent, South Wales, and Dyfed Powys.

This award phase was completed on 5th February 2025, with the contract duly signed on 17th October 2024. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, ensuring full compliance with GPA guidelines. The awarded contract, valued at £6,638,785, was issued to the supplier New Pathways.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services (CPV 85000000) and related social work and counselling services (CPV 85300000). Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive support and advisory services to vulnerable populations, particularly those capable of delivering outreach services and working collaboratively with partner agencies, are well-suited for this type of tender. The contract’s focus on independent sexual violence advisory services mandates providers to be adept at offering both in-court support and holistic counselling, thus promoting business growth for entities experienced in these areas.

SMEs stand to gain due to the contract’s explicit support for consortium bids, fostering an inclusive business environment that encourages smaller suppliers to partake and potentially secure significant government contracts.