Request for Information - Support resources for Protecting Vulnerable People

Description

This request for information is being conducted for market research purposes only. It does not constitute a call for competition, an invitation to tender, or a commitment to procure, nor does it form part of any formal procurement process at this stage. We are seeking to test the market and identify organisations capable of providing a team of personnel to support the clearance of the current backlog of Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) cases. Suppliers would be required to provide the following: • Supervisor reviews - these must be undertaken with a suitably experienced and preferably qualified person; previous PIP2 supervisory experience is important with optional preferences around having PVP experience. • Victim contact and VNA’s - The candidates for this must be able to read and digest an officer's enquiry log and determine how the case is progressing, pulling pertinent points from the case file and sharing updates in a calm and empathetic manner. We would prefer candidates with policing or CJS experience who can listen and inform victims of police and Criminal Justice Services (CJS) process. • File building - The candidates must have suitable skills in case building in a police setting, an understanding of disclosure rules and working with CPS. • Statement taking - The candidates must have prior skills in recording formal MG11 statement from victims and witnesses, with preferable skills in remote undertaking of statements. • Evidence review (digital etc) - Prior policing experience is preferred with PIP2 knowledge being helpful. Candidates must be able to work methodically through complex data sets to determine what maybe deemed evidential to the investigation or be deemed disclosable to the defence. Co-ordination We would be receptive to a senior person being appointed within this team, and would expect them to be the SPOC for the team and coordinate work activity inline with the local DI's request. They must be able to supervise a small team and work methodically and able to prioritise risk-based demand. We would anticipate a hybrid of working being available and the initial time frames of 6 months which potentially could lead up until December 2027. Before we formally approach the market, could you please advise whether the above requirement is achievable?