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2223-0251 - Domestic Abuse Refuge

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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30 May 2024 at 11:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Islington Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Domestic Abuse Refuge service. The contract, valued at £1,284,087 GBP, was awarded to Solace Women's Aid. The tender involved the procurement of social work and related services through an open procedure. The contract period is from May 31, 2024, to May 31, 2031. The tender had a deadline for submissions on January 31, 2024, and the contract started on April 1, 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those experienced in delivering domestic abuse services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply. Businesses interested in providing services that support survivors and their families affected by domestic abuse, demonstrating social value and innovative approaches, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process supervised by the Islington Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2223-0251 - Domestic Abuse Refuge

Notice Description

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. 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
ocds-b5fd17-76972a28-43e4-4715-bfe9-b3abd2a211b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b45770d-38ac-4208-b3ab-40900d07b427
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,284,087 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2024 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLACE WOMEN'S AID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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