Sexual Violence Support Services – ISVA and Therapeutic Services Contracts

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking qualified providers to deliver two complementary support services for sexual assault and abuse victims across Kent and Medway. LOT 1: Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services – Provide specialized advice and advocacy to victims of sexual assault and abuse (children, young people, and adults) regardless of age, gender, whether the incident was recent or non-recent, reported or unreported to police, or involved physical contact or technology-based abuse such as grooming. The service must be trauma-informed, evidence-based, needs and risk-led, and independent from police and the criminal justice system. Services must be accessible and age-appropriate, available when victims seek support. LOT 2: Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services – Commission high-quality therapeutic interventions for sexual assault and abuse victims (children, young people, and adults) across Kent and Medway. The service must be trauma-informed, evidence-based, and needs and risk-led, supporting victims regardless of age, gender, nature of incident (isolated or repeated), timing (recent or non-recent), or whether reported to police. Both contracts were signed on 28 May 2026.