Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault -

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 full requirements are available once you have expressed interest and logged in to the Opportunity on Bluelight ref 41092.

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is constructed as an Online Questionnaire. Bidders will need to work through the online ITT to be fully aware of all the requirements. The Specification, Terms and Conditions and other related documents can be found in the document folder, once you are logged in.