Tender

2223-0251 - Domestic Abuse Refuge

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Dec 2023 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Islington Council has initiated a tender process for a Domestic Abuse Refuge service. The contract is aimed at providing refuge accommodation and support services to survivors of domestic abuse in Islington. The tender falls under the social work and related services category with a contract value of £1,309,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with the tender period ending on 31st January 2024 and the contract expected to start on 1st April 2024, lasting until 1st April 2031.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in social work and related services to support survivors of domestic abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in providing inclusive refuge services, one-to-one and peer support, and demonstrating anti-racist values will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus is on delivering exceptional social value and improving the wellbeing of survivors and their families in Islington.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2223-0251 - Domestic Abuse Refuge

Notice Description

Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers to provide a Domestic Abuse Refuge service. Background Islington Council and its partners are committed to the provision of excellent services to address domestic abuse. The domestic abuse refuge service will be critical in reducing the level and impact of domestic abuse in Islington by increasing the safety of survivors and their families. The requirement This contract is for a domestic abuse refuge accommodation and support service commissioned by Islington Council. The new contract will require a successful bidder to have access to premises from the contract start date, that provides a secure and inclusive, welcoming community atmosphere. The specification that is published with this contract opportunity provides details of the provision the council is seeking from the provider: - The service will be designed to meet the specific needs of women escaping abuse and be inclusive to women self-identifying as transgender women. The refuge service will operate in women-only buildings and only employ women staff. - The service will provide a safe place to stay for survivors and their children and will aim to address both practical and emotional needs of families. - The service will provide women and their children with one to one and peer support aiming to enable families to cope with the trauma they've experienced, leave abusive relationships, regain their self-esteem and support them to begin rebuilding their life in safety and independence. - The service will demonstrate anti-racist values through actions and accountability to survivors from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds based on collaboration, inclusivity, and intersectional representation. - Islington Council and partners will work with the provider to develop the service to meet the needs of survivors and their families. To enable us to do this we require a service provider who is knowledgeable about the impact of violence against women and girls (VAWG) on diverse communities, experienced in delivering domestic abuse services and who will work innovatively to meet the needs of survivors and their families. - The service provider will demonstrate a clear focus on utilising resources providing the greatest positive impact for survivors and their families. - The service provider will demonstrate exceptional social value improving economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of survivors and their families.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1baacb61-4af9-45f5-8f97-6bb7124ad7d9
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,309,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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