Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - CPA/SPU/2624P

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    "description": "UK7 Contract Details Notice under Light Touch Regime.   Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault  to commence 1st April 2026 for a one year period ending 31st March 2027.  This one year Light Tough agreement is to replace contract CPA/SPU/1315P which will reach the end of the term on 31st March 2026 .  Due to the changes relating to NHS England; funding beyond March 2027 for future commissioning is not known.  The services are commissioned (led by) the Police \u0026 Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) on behalf of the four Local Authorities, NHS England, the Police \u0026 Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable (CC).  This light touch contract provides 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.\nThe service incorporates:\n\u2022 An ageless community counselling and therapeutic service for those suffering rape and sexual abuse.\n\u2022 Specialist provision to meet the needs of children.\n\u2022 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service (conventional and specialist)\n\u2022 Delivery of training and awareness raising\nThe requirements include but are not restricted to the following:\n\u2022 Safeguard individuals in Cheshire from sexual violence through minimising risks.\n\u2022 Enable service users to address the effects of sexual assault/rape and reduce repeat incidents/victimisation.\n\u2022 Provide a support service for anyone who has issues surrounding sexual assault or rape; to offer advice, counselling, family mediation and sign posting to other specific support services.\n\u2022 Support the service user though the criminal justice system, if court proceedings are involved.\n\u2022 To develop a person centred plan to address the needs of the individual to reduce service user\u0027s risk and improve their mental health, safety, well-being and independence for service users when identified as need.\n\u2022 To allow service users to provide feedback that is used to influence future service delivery.\n\u2022 To help enable individual service users to access their rights.\nThe Provider must:\n\u2022 Participate in MARAC as appropriate.\n\u2022 Work in partnership with other service providers in the area (IDVA, Drug and Alcohol services etc.)\n\u2022 Work in close partnership with local safeguarding boards (adult and child).\n\u2022 Develop and work in partnership with CCG\u2019s.\n\u2022 Develop effective relationships with other local charities operating in this sector to ensure the offer for service users is consistent.\n\u2022 Work within a multi-agency setting to provide a pro-active holistic service to all victims of sexual assault or violence who have been referred or self-referred to the aftercare service.\n\u2022 Work in partnership with the provider of forensic examination services and crisis care for Cheshire enabling a timely and seamless provision of care for victims and the sharing of information and good practice.\n\u2022 Deliver training and awareness raising to professionals and the public which contribute to local and sub-regional prevention work\n\u2022 Be an active part of the multi-agency safeguarding arena.\n\u2022 Deliver basic training on sexual assault and violence to practitioners in Cheshire (and refresh as required)\n\u2022 Undergo training and supervision to ensure specialist knowledge and continued professional development of staff.\n\u2022 Work within local guidance and information sharing arrangements.\nCharitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) number 1214541\nThis is a UK7 Contract Details Notice",
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