How to win: Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse

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7F Commercial Services is undertaking a soft market assessment on behalf of Norfolk Constabulary, to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a victim-focus forensic response model. Operation Nightingale is a victim focused forensic response model, piloted successfully by Durham Constabulary and proposed for implementation as a 24/7 Norfolk pilot. The model ensures that any victim aged 18 or over who sustains injuries during a domestic abuse offence has rapid access to a Forensic Medical Practitioner (FMP). This provides timely, high quality forensic evidence, improved victim care, and strengthens early investigative and charging decisions. The estimated value set out in this notice is indicative only and has been included for transparency purposes. It is based on initial assumptions and does not represent a fixed or final budget. The Contracting Authority is seeking to better understand current market capabilities, delivery models, and appropriate commercial approaches for the services in scope. Accordingly, the Authority welcomes engagement with the market to help inform the final structure, scope, and value of the procurement. Inf

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £60,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 31 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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