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The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is seeking expressions of interest from companies able to supply a Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services for use by the Cheshire and North Wales Firearms Alliance. The Alliance is a collaboration between Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police Armed Response Units. The two Forces merged their retrospective Armed Response Units in 2014, with a total of three operational ARV bases. The ITT is in the form of an Online Questionnaire where Tenderers must complete both the Quality & Price criterions. Scenario based weapon testing will be carried in August 2022 and Tenderers must be able to supply 1 (or up to a maximum of 3 Carbines) for testing and delivered by the dates specified in the ITT. The Contract will be in place for three [3] years with the option to extend for a further one [1] year. Full requirements can be found in the online ITT Questionnaire and documentation provided in the Documents Folder.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (the “PCC”) and the Chief Constable of Cheshire (CC) are working on a project to implement a reliable and robust Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) to support the investigative process and best evidence to support prosecutions. The DEMS should be capable of ingesting, processing, and delivering playable digital media from multiple sources. It is important that PCC and CC are able to gather, review and action media quickly. The agreed service levels should be consistently maintained. The new system should have a proven and established ability to integrate with third party policing systems and meet the Design Principles Digital Evidence Sharing Blueprint. The DEMs will provide a direct digital secure interface with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other key recognised criminal justice practitioners for digital evidence sharing.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (the "PCC") and the Chief Constable of Cheshire (CC)are working on a project to implement a reliable and robust Digital Evidence ManagementSystem (DEMS) to support the investigative process and best evidence to support prosecutions. The DEMS will provide capabilities and functionality currently unavailable to officers and investigators and represents an opportunity to modernise its end to end criminal justice process (from point of initial investigation through to positive justice outcome) and in doing so provide a range of business benefits. The DEMS should be capable of ingesting, processing and delivering playable digital media from multiple sources. The system should allow for simultaneous working with multiple users logging in, searching, accessing, media playback, editing and exporting of evidence in a highly reliable, auditable and timely manner. This functionality is required if the media has been grouped under one case with multiple users being able to access the case and work with the media simultaneously. It is important that PCC and CC are able to gather, review and action media quickly. The agreed service levels should be consistently maintained. The new system should have a proven and established ability to integrate with third party policing systems e.g. Records Management System, Command and Control, Digital Video Interview Recording and meet the Design Principles Digital Evidence Sharing Blueprint. The DEMs will provide a direct digital secure interface with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other key recognised criminal justice practitioners for digital evidence sharing, significantly reducing the volume of manual activities and discs produced. This will lead to a reduction of risk to the Force (data breaches) and efficiency savings (reduced time spent burning and transporting discs).

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is hoping to attract a nationally recognised provider working to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls to deliver a behavioural change programme across 72 high schools in Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Halton as part of the Safer Streets 4 scheme. (A previous contract delivered under the Safer Streets 3 scheme covered 20 high schools in Warrington and the University of Chester). This process is to identify a provider to work with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire to deliver innovative solutions in support of the Safer Streets 4 programme in Cheshire. The successful; supplier will work with the Local Authorities of Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Halton. It is anticipated the successful provider will be recognised leader in this field commensurate with the ambition of this programme which is to set the standard for national good practice in the delivery of age-appropriate sexual abuse educational inputs to children to promote future safety whilst ensuring a healthy culture is developed (behavioural change). It is anticipated the provider will have a proven track record of delivery in this business area. The timescales for the delivery of this programme are challenging as such it is anticipated that the successful provider and indeed applicants will already have aspects of this programme ready for delivery with reasonable adjustments or have the expertise available to quickly use that knowledge to develop the relevant aspects. This needs to be ready within 4 weeks of award (Oct 2022) implementation and for completion by Sept 2023. The contract will have the facility to be extended up to 31st March 2026 to cover additional educational arenas, subject to funding availability. Full details can be found within the Online ITT - which is constructed as an online questionnaire with supporting files in the document folder.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is hoping to attract a nationally recognised provider working to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls to deliver a behavioural change programme across 72 high schools in Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Halton as part of the Safer Streets 4 scheme. (A previous contract delivered under the Safer Streets 3 scheme covered 20 high schools in Warrington and the University of Chester). This process is to identify a provider to work with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire to deliver innovative solutions in support of the Safer Streets 4 programme in Cheshire. The successful; supplier will work with the Local Authorities of Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Halton.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is hoping to attract a nationally recognised provider to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls to deliver an educational programme across a minimum of 6 colleges (and potentially wider) in Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington. It is anticipated the successful provider will be recognised leader in this field commensurate with the ambition of this programme which is to set the standard for national good practice in the delivery of age-appropriate educational inputs to young people (and potentially wider) to raise awareness of sexual violence and other forms of VAWG, providing learners with the confidence and competence to manage disclosures. It is anticipated the provider will have a proven track record of delivery in this business area. The timescales for the delivery of this programme are challenging as such it is anticipated that the successful provider and indeed applicants will already have aspects of this programme ready for delivery with reasonable adjustments or have the expertise available to quickly use that knowledge to develop the relevant aspects. This needs to be ready for an October 2022 implementation. This programme will involve several aspects for delivery, with certain packages being required for delivery by November 30th 2022. Two thirds of this programme must be completed by 31st March 2023 and the final third by September 30th 2023. The contract will have the facility to be extended up to 31st March 2026 to cover additional educational arenas, subject to funding availability. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime and while it is an advertised process, the timescales and stages are designed by the PCC to meet the requirements. Full details can be found within the Online ITT - which is constructed as an online questionnaire with supporting documents in the documents folder.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire are hoping to attract a recognised provider to deliver innovative solutions in support of the Safer Streets 4 programme in Cheshire. The successful supplier will work with Cheshire Constabulary and the Police and Crime Commissioner to develop a Safer Streets App for use by the communities of Cheshire. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire hope to attract a provider already working in this area with an understanding of the issues associated with Violence Against Women and Girls; we expect the eventual supplier to have a proven record of delivery in this area; developing innovative technical solutions to assist victims in Cheshire and to make people feel safer. It is anticipated the successful provider will be recognised leader in this field commensurate with the ambition of this programme which is to set the standard for national good practice in the delivery of IT solutions that meet the identified needs of vulnerable people/ and wider community across Cheshire. The timescales for the delivery of this programme are challenging as such it is anticipated that the successful provider and indeed applicants will already have a range of products that either meet the needs of this specification or can be easily and swiftly adapted to do so in a short time frame. This needs to be ready for an November 2022 implementation and for completion by September 2023 at the absolute latest. The intention is to design a public safety app that can be promoted across Cheshire with a basic and enhanced level of functionality. The maximum funding available for this contract is £200k. This procurement is being conducted under the Above Threshold Open Procedure. Full details can be found within the Online ITT - which is constructed as an online questionnaire with supporting files in the document folder. Contract Notices are published to the Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire are hoping to attract a recognised provider to deliver innovative solutions in support of the Safer Streets 4 programme in Cheshire. The successful supplier will work with Cheshire Constabulary and the Police and Crime Commissioner to develop a Safer Streets App for use by the communities of Cheshire. It is anticipated the successful provider will be recognised leader in this field commensurate with the ambition of this programme which is to set the standard for national good practice in the delivery of IT solutions that meet the identified needs of vulnerable people/ and wider community across Cheshire. The timescales for the delivery of this programme are challenging as such it is anticipated that the successful provider and indeed applicants will already have a range of products that either meet the needs of this specification or can be easily and swiftly adapted to do so in a short time frame.

Provision of Cadet Uniform

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is seeking innovative solutions in response to a Safer Streets 4 programme running across Cheshire in the Local Authorities of Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Halton. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is hoping to attract a nationally recognised provider working to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls to deliver an educational bystander programme in schools across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Halton. There are two elements to this programme. Firstly the development of bespoke and age appropriate bystander educational inputs to schools in the 3 local authority areas. Secondly the development of bespoke bystander training to assist and support those individuals working in and around the Night Time Economy of the 3 local authority areas. Both aspects of training will be focused on changing attitudes and beliefs, promoting awareness and practical things that can be undertaken to keep safe. A single supplier will be selected through this process to deliver both elements. There are significant time pressures around the delivery of these projects which is linked to the funding that are beyond our control as such it is anticipated that any bidders will have products in existence that are easily adapted for this work or such levels of experience that allows those products to be developed very quickly. Much of the work needs to be ready for a December 2022 implementation and roll out completed by September 2023. The contract will have the facility to be extended up to 31st March 2026 to cover additional educational arenas, subject to funding availability. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime and while it is an advertised process, the timescales and stages meet the PCC's requirements . Full details can be found within the Online ITT - which is constructed as an online questionnaire with supporting files in the document folder.

The Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for a supplier to deliver a 12-month intervention service in the Halton (Runcorn and Widnes) and Warrington areas to raise awareness around and address the needs of local young people who are on the periphery of or already involved in serious violence and associated criminality e.g., County Lines drug activity, Childhood Exploitation. In recognition of the fact that many young people are involved in such criminality because of being exploited during tender and vulnerable years, this service seeks to make available some expert provision to intervene at an early stage in the lives of these young people. This service will be primarily an educational mentoring programme that utilises a contextual safeguarding methodology to facilitate a positive impact on young people, their families, schools, and communities. The service seeks to educate young people around the actual risks involved in such activity and assist them in making better life choices to successfully divert them away from a life of crime and allow them to lead meaningful lives, contributing successfully to society and reduce reoffending and violence. The timescales for the delivery of this service are challenging, as such it is anticipated that the successful provider will already have aspects of this programme ready for delivery with reasonable adjustments or have the expertise available to quickly use that knowledge to develop the relevant aspects. This needs to be ready for a December 2022 implementation and roll out to commence January 2023 in line with the start of the school term. The Budget allocated for this scheme (initial contract) is £180,000. The contract will have the facility to be extended up to 31st March 2026 subject to funding availability. The maximum value of the contract should it be extended will be up to the Light Touch Threshold value of 552,950 (ex VAT) This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime.

Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA) has a requirement for an on-site cafeteria facility at their training centre at Sadler Road, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2FQ. This will provide hot and cold meals, a buffet and takeaway service, corporate and light refreshments. There may also be a requirement for catering at other CFA sites in Cheshire for meetings, training and corporate events however, this will be agreed with the contractor in advance.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is seeking expressions of interest from companies able to supply a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbine Weapons for use by the Cheshire and North Wales Firearms Alliance. The Alliance is a collaboration between Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police Armed Response Units. The ITT is in the form of an Online Questionnaire, where Tenderers must complete both the Quality and Price criterions. Testing of the Sights will be carried out in early January 2023 and Tenderers are invited to supply 1 (or up to a maximum of 3 Sights) depending on the LOTs described in the Specification for testing and delivered by the dates specified in the ITT. Please note: depending on the LOTs considered to be the best option for the Alliance after testing of the Sighting Systems, this may result in a contract or contracts being awarded to more than one Contractor. The Contract will be in place for three [3] years with the option to extend for a further one [1] year. Full requirements can be found in the online ITT Questionnaire and documentation provided in the Documents Folder.

The requirement is for an above ground fuel tank solution to include supply, delivery, installation with a supporting fuel management system. We are looking at alternate options and would like to consider standalone only tanks versus a split compartment tank solution, however the overall requirement is only for one tank solution. In addition, Cheshire Police own a 30,000 litre metal bunded tank which is stored in the main Cheshire Constabulary HQ site in Winsford, Cheshire which is not currently in use (held for emergency contingency use only). The tank has a self-contained bund and integral filling and dispensing facility. We would like to offer this tank as a part exchange option for a new fuel tank. Please note, this ITT is constructed as an online questionnaire. While there are files in the document folder, the ITT requirements are contained within the online questionnaire. You will need to work through the online ITT questionnaire and submit your response against that.

Bluelight Gazetteer is used to manage OS Address Base Premium data for the Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA) area plus a small buffer, local data is added to the gazetteer and it is then exported to the Northwest Fire Control Project. The Supplier is Idox (formerly Aligned Assets). The contract is for the provision of Software Licence Agreements for the Bluelight Gazetteer system and only Idox can provide this Licence as they own the software. The contract has been in place for approximately twelve [12] years during which time spend has been in the region of 168,000 to date. It is the intention of CFA intend to extend the current contract for three [3] years at a cost of approximately £55,000 and it is intended to award the contract to Idox under a VEAT notice, in accordance with section 32 b) ii of the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015.

This Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) has a requirement to identify a specialist provider to work with themselves and the Drive Partnership to deliver a 'Drive' domestic abuse perpetrator programme for a three-year period (2 year initial term with the third years funding subject to successful delivery and achieving milestones) across Cheshire; seeking to reduce offending in a high risk, high harm cohort of perpetrators. The PCC has submitted a grant application to the Home Office Domestic Abuse Perpetrators fund to secure funds to deliver this programme in Cheshire. The submission deadline for the PCC's application is 17th February 2023. It is expected that a decision on the application will be made by 31st March 2023. In the event we are not successful in our grant application for funding, a contract will not be awarded as a result of this procurement process. The procurement exercise is being run in parallel to the funding application because delivery timescales are tight. The PCC is hoping to attract a nationally recognised provider working to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls. Due to the sensitive nature of this work, the inherent risks working with perpetrators of domestic abuse and the requirement to have appropriately trained and skilled staff available in short timescales, we expect the successful bidder will have some existing links to the Cheshire and North West area. We would also expect they have extensive experience in this area; around safeguarding requirements and will have a proven track record in delivering successful outcomes. The proposed budget for this initial programme (3-year term) is £2.5m. It is expected that the PCC will be able to put a further grant application into the Home Office for a continuation of the funding after the initial 3 years. Therefore, a further 3 x 12-month extension periods are available within the total term.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) has a requirement for a specialist provider to work with the PCC and the Drive Partnership to deliver a ‘Drive’ domestic abuse perpetrator programme for a three-year period (2 year initial term with the third years funding subject to successful delivery and achieving milestones) across Cheshire; seeking to reduce offending in a high risk, high harm cohort of perpetrators. The PCC has submitted a grant application to the Home Office Domestic Abuse Perpetrators fund to secure funds to deliver this programme. In the event we are not successful in our grant application, a contract will not be awarded as a result of this procurement process. The procurement exercise is being run in parallel to the funding application due to tight delivery timescales. Proposed budget for this initial programme (3-year term) is £2.5m. Total possible contract length - 2 year initial term with 4 x 12 month extension periods

Medical Director Services

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is looking for a supplier to undertake: 1. Custody Intervention - provide specialist Domestic Abuse support within each of the 3 custody suites, 7 days a week. 2. CARA Delivery - provide resources to work with the Hampton Trust to deliver Project CARA across Cheshire as an intervention for domestic abuse offenders. The PCC has submitted a grant application to the Home Office to secure funds to deliver this programme. The submission deadline for the application is 17th February 2023. In the event we are not successful in our grant application for funding, a contract will not be awarded as a result of this procurement process. The proposed budget for the initial programme (3-year term) is £1.45m. It is expected that the PCC will be able to put a further grant application in for a continuation of the funding after the 3 years. Therefore, a further 3 x 12-month extension periods are available in the total term.