How to win: Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - CPA/SPU/2961P

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UK1 Pipeline Notice in respect of new arrangements for Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault to commence 1st April 2027. UK 1 Pipeline Notice ref 2025/S 000-021969 and UK7 Contract Details Notice ref 2025/S 000-073402 refer. Funding matters have impacted on the original timetable. The intention is to replace contract CPA/SPU/2624P which was awarded on a one-year period under the Light Touch Regime. The service description based on the current requirements is: On behalf of the Local Authorities, NHS England, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable (CC); the PCC is looking to put in place an aftercare service for victims of rape or sexual assault in the Cheshire Constabulary policing area. The minimum requirements of the PCC, NHS England and Local Authorities are for a supplier to provide a solution for all ages incorporating a full time independent sexual violence advisor and initial counselling service within a multi-agency setting for those in the Cheshire constabulary policing area who have suffered sexual violence both within and outside of the criminal justice system, including non-recent cases. The service will need to

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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