The information on this page and in the document below, sets out the OPCC's intentions with regard to the commissioning of support services for victims in Swindon and Wiltshire. The report provides a national and local context for the OPCC's proposals in order to seek views on the commissioning of support services for victims of crime and anti-social behaviour from April 2019.
The victim services commissioning documents are now available and can be found on the Bluelight Tendering Website.
The service or services commissioned as part of this exercise will include:
The support services commissioned as part of this approach will ensure that a minimum level of emotional support is available to all victims of crime and ASB, regardless of offence type. Support will be available to victims throughout the police force area. Support will be prioritised for the most vulnerable and those most at risk.
Support available to victims will be as seamless as possible, so that victims are not confused by the range of services, but are provided with appropriate support in a clear and well defined care and support pathway.
The OPCC seeks to adopt a consultative approach throughout the commissioning process, ensuring the views of providers victims and partners are used to inform the process.
The victim services commissioned by the OPCC will be encouraged to work together as a network, sharing good practice, collaborating on projects and developing complimentary working practices. The OPCC will also work together with other commissioners to ensure the most efficient and effective victim services model.
All services commissioned by the OPCC will be encouraged to work in a preventative way where possible, identifying risks of re-victimisation and intervening to prevent the escalation of risk. All services will also be encouraged to work in a restorative way supporting victims' wishes where possible and engaging with the local Restorative Together partnership.
The OPCC will seek to ensure value for money in the delivery of all commissioned services with high expectations around efficiency, effectiveness, and added social value. Services will take advantage of co-location opportunities with partners where possible.
After reading the commissioning intention document, the OPCC would welcome feedback on the following questions:
Please email your responses to [email protected] with 'COMMISSIONING OF VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES' in the title field.
June / July / August 2018 | Engagement |
July 2018 | Commissioning Plans Published |
August 2018 | Develop and finalise specifications and tender documents |
September 2018 | Tender issued |
October 2018 | Submission of tender responses |
November 2018 | Evaluation |
December 2018 | Award and contract finalisation |
January - March 2019 | Implementation |
April 2019 | Service(s) commence |