Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c13-12dd-733f-aed9-15348c4e96c7/research-project-into-the-local-support-needs-of-male-victims-of-sexual-violence awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Research project into the local support needs of male victims of sexual violence [BCH Procurement (Representing The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire )](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bch-procurement-representing-the-police-and-crime-commissioners-for-bedfordshire-cambridgeshire-and-hertfordshire) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 Jan 2018 Deadline Closed 16 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### 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 Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fb6f5f75-0a12-496b-ba9b-c99415a25137) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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