Tender

Provision of Witness Support Services for Brook House Inquiry

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Tender

15 Sep 2020 at 09:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Witness Support Services for Brook House Inquiry," a process that falls within the services category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services (CPV code 85312300). The tender period runs until 21st September 2020, with the contract set to commence on 19th October 2020 and concluding on 31st December 2021. This procurement is an open procedure below threshold and is aimed at providing support to vulnerable inquiry witnesses, particularly during critical phases of the inquiry process in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in wellbeing and support services, particularly those with experience in providing guidance to vulnerable individuals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with a proven track record in similar contexts. Engaging in this tender could enhance your service portfolio while contributing positively to the inquiry's objectives and societal impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Witness Support Services for Brook House Inquiry

Notice Description

The Brook House Inquiry will be tendering for a supplier, with experience of working with vulnerable inquiry witnesses and supporting them to give their best evidence, to provide wellbeing support to its witnesses during the Inquiry. In particular, support will be required in the run up to witnesses giving their witness statement evidence and evidence live to the Inquiry. In addition, support will be required during the hearing periods as well as the run up to publishing the report and during the period in which the Inquiry is issuing warning letters to individuals. During hearings the Inquiry would need to ensure that support could be provided in a face-to-face context (this will require having 1 or sometimes 2 wellbeing advocates available for each hearing day depending upon the number of witnesses giving evidence) Depending on cost, time and COVID19 restrictions, support at other points described above could be provided by telephone or video conferencing solutions. Interested parties should contact Andy Nunney, Commercial Manager, by email to andy.nunney@homeoffice.gov.uk. Applicants should set out their capability and experience to provide this service. Applicants should also confirm that they will be available to provide the service for the full contract term. Dependant upon the number of applicants a down-selection may be required. Additional information: Here is a link to the official website of the Inquiry:- https://brookhouseinquiry.org.uk/ It sets out the full details of the Inquiry and includes its Terms of Reference.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-260733d0-96bc-49bc-97d6-5c36f2b98ac2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6627dc2-649b-4d82-bb8f-7d5b8ca2b775
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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