Health and social work services

Tender description

Experienced organisations are invited to tender for the provision of a managed service (under the Lancashire Victim Services brand), in respect of victim referral and assessment and the provision or co-ordination of specialist support services to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire. The contract will commence on 1.4.2017 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The PCC for Lancashire is the sole Contracting Authority though anticipates being supported by funding contributions from other local public authorities (including Lancashire County Council, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen Councils) in respect of domestic abuse and rape and sexual assault services. Police and Crime Commissioners have responsibility for the commissioning of services to provide information, advice and support for victims of crime. Experienced organisations are invited to tender for the provision of a managed service (under the Lancashire Victim Services brand), in respect of victim referral and assessment and the provision or co-ordination of specialist support services to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire. The contract will commence on 1.4.2017 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire is the sole Contracting Authority though anticipates being supported by funding contributions from other local public authorities (including Lancashire County Council, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen Councils) in respect of domestic abuse and rape and sexual assault services.