Published date: 15 December 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 January 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

AL5 4EL

Value of contract

£0 to £32,000

Procurement reference

20171215140014-29016

Published date

15 December 2017

Closing date

16 January 2018

Contract start date

29 January 2018

Contract end date

28 July 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Scope of research
The research will need to cover a number of areas:
Aims and Objectives of Research
• To explore male victims of sexual assault experiences with research specific to Hertfordshire
• To identify the extent to which victims of male sexual assault are aware of their entitlements under the Victims Code of Practice
• To explore the experiences and impacts of male victims of sexual assault
• To explore support needs and requirements of male victims including:
• Entry to services
• Ongoing support and preferred support channels
• The importance of gender specific support services
• Support requirements of partners and other family members
• Peer support
• The importance of choice regarding male or female support workers
• To assess the actual or perceived barriers that prevent victims accessing victim support services they are entitled to.
• To provide an evidence based template of good practice to inform the development of a referral and care pathway
• Where possible, to establish the extent of prevalence in the county and to establish a baseline.

Benefits
• Understanding of male victims of sexual assault experiences in Hertfordshire
• Understanding of level of awareness of entitlements
• Understanding of barriers that prevent victims from accessing services
• Understanding of requirements for a referral and care pathway for victims through Beacon

Outcome required
• Evidence of victims experiences
• Evidence of awareness of entitlements
• Evidence of barriers to services
• Specification for referral and care pathway
• Understanding of victims needs
• Understanding of victims awareness
• Understanding of barriers
• Effective commissioning


Costs

The Contracting Authority has allocated a sum of up to a total of £32,000 (exclusive of VAT) to deliver this evaluation project. It is expected that the successful bidder will be able to provide a solution within this budget and offer potential savings to the benefit of the PCC Office. This funding is for a one-off pro

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About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Footner

Address

Royston Police Station, Melbourn Street
Royston
SG8 7BZ
ENG

Telephone

+44 1438757993

Email

laura.footner@herts.pnn.police.uk