Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service and Therapeutic Provision

“The Seven Force Commercial Team is supporting The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Bedfordshire in undertaking a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a countywide Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service for adults and children, alongside a suite of therapeutic options. Prior to further work on commissioning the service, we are requesting information from providers who have the specialist knowledge and relevant current experience required to undertake provision of the service. We are seeking to understand the current market and the information provided will be used to support the development of the specification and inform future commissioning arrangements for the service. To support market engagement and inform future service commissioning, organisations with the capability and experience to deliver a countywide sexual violence service, including Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services for adults and children and a suite of therapeutic options, are invited to complete the “Questionnaire” section within the RFI Document . Completed responses should be submitted 27th October 2026 at 14:00 hours This is not a formal tender document and does not constitute or imply any commitment, contractual or otherwise, on the part of the commissioning organisations. This opportunity can be found a follows:

1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login

2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section

3. Click ‘Register Interest'

4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response.

5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. Please note all values and dates listed are estimated”