Provision of a Crisis Worker Service in Sexual Assault Referral Centres

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent and Dyfed Powys, is seeking a single supplier to provide a crisis worker service for Sexual Assault Referral Centres across the region. This service focuses on guidance and counselling, with an estimated total contract value of 936,600 GBP excluding VAT, or 1,120,320 GBP including VAT. The contract is expected to run for approximately 1 year and 3 months, with a flexible start date between January 1, 2027, and April 1, 2027, and a fixed end date of March 31, 2028. Budgetary allocations will be pro-rated based on the actual start date. Applicants must possess Cyber Essentials Plus certification or an agreed equivalent to meet technical ability requirements. The award will be determined by a weighted evaluation consisting of a Commercial Envelope for price at 45%, a Technical Envelope for quality at 45%, and Social Value at 10%. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are considered particularly suitable for this role. Tenders must be submitted in English via the eTenderWales portal by November 30, 2026, at 12:00pm.