Specialist Victim and Witness Care Co-ordinator Services for Young Victims of Crime

Concepts

• ordinator services for young victims of crime
• health and social work
• ipswich
• witness care co-ordinator services
• young victims of crime
• specialist victim
• crime commissioner
• purpose of the service
• witness care co
• police and crime commissioner for cambridgeshire

Location

PE3 6SF

Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire is seeking Specialist Victim and Witness Care Co-ordinator Services for Young Victims of Crime The purpose of the service is to provide emotional and practical support and advocacy to young victims of crime aged between 0 and 18 or 24 with additional needs and their families to enable them to, where possible, recover from the crime they have experienced.

Total Quantity or Scope

This contract is for an initial period of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extension options. Annual budget range is £70,000 - £75,000 with a 2% increase included in the range. A full 5 year budget range of £350,000 - £375,000 The purpose of the service is to provide emotional and practical support and advocacy to young victims of crime aged between 0 and 18 or 24 with additional needs and their families to enable them to, where possible, recover from the crime they have experienced. This will include acting as an advocate for their needs and facilitating access to the services provided by other agencies where necessary. Under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime 2021 any witness who has suffered harm, including physical, mental or emotional harm or economic loss, as a direct result of witnessing a crime is considered a victim and should be able to access services that support victims. The witness does not need to have provided a statement to or been interviewed by the police or be required to attend court as a witness. The service should be delivered as a hybrid model with staff splitting their working time between Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s Victim and Witness Hub (currently at Copse Court, Peterborough) and home or locations within the community.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel
• 80320000 - Medical education services
• 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

This contract is for an initial period of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extension options. Full term contract cost has been included in the award notice: 3 year initial term with anticipated 2 x 12 month options to extend)