Tender

Safety of Women at Night (SWAN)

HOME OFFICE

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TenderAmendment

22 Jul 2021 at 07:27

Tender

21 Jul 2021 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, acting through the Neighbourhood Crime Unit, has launched the "Safety of Women at Night (SWAN)" tender, offering up to £5 million in grant funding aimed at improving women's safety in public spaces during the night-time economy across England and Wales. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted via a competitive dialogue method. The tender period ends on 1 September 2021, with funding allocations starting from 2 September 2021, and all allocated funds required to be spent by 31 March 2022. This initiative falls under the community services industry category, specifically targeting civic improvement and community support services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for various businesses, including local authorities, police and crime commissioners, charities, social enterprises, and cooperatives, to enhance their engagement in community safety initiatives. Businesses that specialise in public safety, community engagement, or innovative solutions for addressing violence against women and girls are particularly well-suited to participate. The funding will support projects that not only aim to reduce incidents of violence but also improve public perceptions of safety, thus opening avenues for service providers focused on social impact and community wellbeing.

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Notice Title

Safety of Women at Night (SWAN)

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (the "Authority"), acting through the Neighbourhood Crime Unit, intends to make an amount up to PS5,000,000 of grant funding available. Approximately PS0.5M of the funding will be reserved for support to successful areas, evaluation and other activity to support delivery of the fund, with the remaining PS4.5M available to Local Authorities, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales, the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police, and civil society (charities, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprises and cooperatives) to submit a bid. This funding will be granted during 2021-22 financial year and all allocations must be spent by 31 March 2022. The Funding is to be awarded through a fair, open and transparent competition by means of a Call for Proposals and will support bidders to invest in interventions to improve the safety of women in public spaces at night, including in the night-time economy. The main aims of the fund are: * Reduce incidents of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in public spaces at night, including in the night-time economy. * Reduce the fear of VAWG and improve feelings of safety in public spaces at night, including in the night-time economy. * Build an evidence base for what works in improving women's safety in public spaces at night, including in the night-time economy. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START DATE FOR FUNDING IS 1 APRIL 2021 AND NOT THE 02/09/21, AS STATED ABOVE. The process leading to the award of the grant will be administered using the Home Office eSourcing portal. To take part in this grant funding opportunity please see the notice below which provides important instructions for registration on the portal. Please read all information in this notice carefully. Please also find attached guidance for using the eSourcing portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba9476c-598b-49b1-8b6b-42efb565e5d1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Dolly Okusanya
Contact Email
swan@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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