Tender

Pan Essex Domestic Abuse Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jul 2024 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council, in collaboration with Thurrock Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council, and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, has initiated the "Pan Essex Domestic Abuse Services" procurement process. This tender, falling under the "Social work and related services" category (CPV code 85300000), aims to redesign and enhance the domestic abuse service offerings in Essex. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing fair competition above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids before the tender period closes on 30th September 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030, with an estimated contract value of £45 million, potentially rising to £65 million depending on future funding availability.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its focus on social work services. Companies specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in domestic abuse response and related social work, will find this tender particularly suited for them. The Council's collaborative approach implies a stable, long-term commitment, making it an attractive venture for businesses aiming for sustained growth and societal impact in the Essex region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pan Essex Domestic Abuse Services

Notice Description

Essex County Council ("The Council"), Thurrock Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner have come together in collaboration to redesign the Domestic Abuse service offer for the people of Essex. This collaborative approach also includes conjoint working to ensure a joined up approach to responding to incidents of domestic abuse within Essex. Our initial funding envelope is PS25 million over the lifetime of the contract and is distributed across the lots based on forecasted demand data. In addition, the budgetary projections for this service incorporate flexibility to respond to increased demand depending on the availability of potential additional external funding amounting to PS20 million during the lifetime of the contract. For the avoidance of any further doubt, any additional funding will be in line with the rates and costings set out within the tender of awarded bidders Please be advised that the Council is unable to guarantee access to any additional funding at the point of tender and any variation of the stated contract value for this procurement remains subject to further internal governance at the Council's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16394b41-b477-4ece-b44c-295b9de8e718
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
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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