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Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service

Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex Police (Lot 2)
East of England
Open procedure
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028

The service provides all-age, all-gender support for victims of sexual abuse, including rape, exploitation, and serious assault. Delivery involves Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) providing criminal justice advocacy, alongside trauma-informed therapeutic counselling and emotional support. The service must be accessible regardless of the timing of the abuse and focus on victim empowerment and resilience.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £9.5m; As published
Published: 24 January 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 18 December 2024; SERICC
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 March 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of Independent Sexual Violence Advisor services and therapeutic support programmes for victims of sexual abuse and violence.

Category: Health and social work services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
24 January 2025
Contract awardedto SERICC
18 December 2024
Contract starts
1 April 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2028

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The buyer

ISVA contracts, 24 months: 1
Open ISVA tenders: 0
Typical ISVA contract: £9.5m

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How it compares

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

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/70161/independent-sexual-violence-advisors-isva-and-programme-of-therapeutic-service
Buyer reference: CF-0037200D4K000001WteKUAS
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-385a02d9-1c3d-4131-9ef8-6d7188ea2379
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Bedfordshire (Lot 1) and Essex Police (Lot 2). Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service. Contract award, 24 January 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/70161/independent-sexual-violence-advisors-isva-and-programme-of-therapeutic-service (accessed 12 October 2026).