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23 Jan 2024 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, focuses on the "Survivors Voice Service - Experts by Experience" project. The initiative aims to commission a peer-led support service catering to women and children who have previously endured domestic abuse, providing them with long-term support and empowerment. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with additional classifications concerning domestic and social work services. Set within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK, the awarded tender, valued at £300,000, signifies the completion of the tender stage. Key dates include the contract period from 1st February 2024 to 31st March 2027, highlighting significant opportunities for growth for adept suppliers in relevant industries.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in providing support services within the health and social work sectors, particularly those with a focus on domestic abuse recovery and community welfare. The project is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the procurement method's suitability criteria. The contract, awarded to GROW Organisation, presents potential for collaboration and expansion in service delivery, establishing a beneficial platform for organisations capable of offering expert guidance and sustainable support services to victims of domestic abuse. Suppliers with expertise in this sphere are encouraged to engage with similar future opportunities to enhance industry presence and foster social impact.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Survivors Voice Service - Experts by Experience

Notice Description

The council is seeking to commission an after-crisis, peer led support service for women and their children who have previously been subjected to domestic abuse. The service will deliver the longer-term perspective of a thriving survivor and will work alongside the whole system domestic abuse service provider IDAS, to continue to support and empower victims and their families to live safely and take back control of their lives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16686c9b-ce2c-48c1-b0d5-e00cd67d36a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e327f1-c9af-473a-9cf2-799baab9995e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

98514000 - Domestic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERCELL UK LTD
Additional Buyers

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROW ORGANISATION

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