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West Yorkshire Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service

West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Yorkshire and the Humber
Open procedure
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

Delivery of specialist advocacy services for victims of rape, sexual assault, and stalking. The service provides emotional and practical support, acting as a primary point of contact for survivors and liaising with police and criminal justice agencies on their behalf. The contract involves managing individual caseloads tailored to victim needs, requiring high-quality service design and project management to ensure effective support throughout the legal process.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £5m; As published
Published: 5 June 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 25 September 2025; Kirklees & Calderdale Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and Leeds Women's Aid
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of independent sexual violence and stalking advocacy services to support victims and survivors through the criminal justice process.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
5 June 2025
Contract awardedto Kirklees & Calderdale Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and Leeds Women's Aid
25 September 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2029

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The buyer

Type: Council
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Open ISVA tenders: 0
Typical ISVA contract: £5m

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How it compares

10.2× the typical ISVA contract (£496k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/322920/west-yorkshire-independent-stalking-advocacy-caseworker-isac-service
Buyer reference: 100107
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0543ef
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

West Yorkshire Combined Authority. West Yorkshire Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Service. Contract award, 5 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/322920/west-yorkshire-independent-stalking-advocacy-caseworker-isac-service (accessed 12 October 2026).