Tender

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

07 Sep 2018 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is inviting bids for the provision of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Service aimed at supporting victims of domestic abuse in Birmingham and Solihull. This tender is classified under the health and social work services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £160,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 25th September 2018. The contract will commence on 29th October 2018 and will expire on 31st August 2020, with an option for a two-year extension.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community organisations (VCOs) capable of delivering specialist domestic abuse support services. Interested companies should have a strong background in partnership working with healthcare providers and the local community to establish effective referral pathways for victims. This is an excellent chance for organisations focused on social impact and community wellbeing to expand their service offerings and reach within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Service

Notice Description

Umbrella is the provider of sexual health services in Birmingham and Solihull. Umbrella is a partnership, led by University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), consisting of a number of community-based organisations, charities and health service providers, with the aim of improving the sexual health and well-being of the people of Birmingham and Solihull. Umbrella is seeking to appoint a Domestic Abuse ("DA") specialist agency to provide and support and Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to; - Support victims after disclosure of DA, identified while attending Umbrella, - Ensure Umbrella has a joined-up, city-wide response to DA, with effective partnership working and pathways to other organisations involved in the response to DA. The domestic abuse service will offer to each victim a risk and needs led response, delivered in partnership with other agencies where necessary, that proactively addresses risk and safety, support a victim's practical needs, empowers them and provides effective referral pathways where appropriate. Any contract awarded as a result of this procurement process will will expire on 31 August 2020 (unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Services Sub-contract) with an option to extend further up to a maximum of two (2) years. Those wishing to submit a bid will need to do so through the Bravo e-tendering portal (link provided below) The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of bidders will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Additional information: Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select 'itt_29625' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-899345bc-374d-4f8b-a68b-9fd306450abd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f32a6c-43e9-4b06-920e-6e3b77303da8
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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