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Market Soundings for the provision for support of Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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26 Oct 2021 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) is conducting a market sounding process for the project titled "Market Soundings for the provision for support of Male Victims of Domestic Abuse" within the health and social work services category. Currently at the active planning stage, this process is part of a broader effort to assess existing support services prior to a forthcoming tender for renewing an existing contract, with an expected value of £400,000. Key meetings with potential service providers will occur via Zoom on the 15th and 19th of November 2021. Interested providers must register their interest by the 8th of November 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on social and community services to engage in providing crucial support for male victims of domestic abuse. Providers with experience in health care, social services, and trauma support are particularly well-suited to respond. By participating in this market soundings process, organisations can showcase their capabilities and potentially position themselves for future tendering opportunities following the review of service provisions.

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Notice Title

Market Soundings for the provision for support of Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

Please note that this is not a call for Competition. The Contracting Authority will Complete a separate Tender Process following the completion of this Market Soundings Process. Background Greater awareness within the area of domestic violence and abuse has shown that male victims are coming forward to report the crime or to seek independent support to help them deal with the trauma of having been the subject of domestic violence and abuse. Market Soundings The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are reviewing the current service provision for support of Male Victims of Domestic Abuse in advance of a Tender for renewal of an existing contract for the provision of these services. The HSCB is proposing to hold one to one market sounding meetings with potential service providers on the 15th and 19th of November 2021. Areas for possible discussion: * Service provider capabilities - including specialties * Current Service Provision and Range of Services Required * Service Access and market capacity Potential Services Providers are requested to register their interest, by eTenders message by the 8th of November. It is intended that the Market Soundings meetings will be carried out by way of Zoom Conference Calls. Potential Services Providers are requested to submit in advance a 3-4 page outline of their service background, capabilities and capacity in respect of these or similar services. Please note that the Market Soundings are independent of the Tender Process. Potential Service Providers who do not make a submission or who cannot engage in the Market Soundings will not be precluded from participation in the Tender. Light Touch Regulation This notice relates to the procurement of services classified under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") as Social and Other Specific Services and listed in Schedule 3 to the Regulations. As such this Tender for this Service is subject to the provisions of Chapter 3: Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations otherwise known as the "Light Touch Regime".

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note that this is not a call for Competition. The Contracting Authority will Complete a separate Tender Process following the completion of this Market Soundings Process. Background Greater awareness within the area of domestic violence and abuse has shown that male victims are coming forward to report the crime or to seek independent support to help them deal with the trauma of having been the subject of domestic violence and abuse. Market Soundings The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are reviewing the current service provision for support of Male Victims of Domestic Abuse in advance of a Tender for renewal of an existing contract for the provision of these services. The HSCB is proposing to hold one to one market sounding meetings with potential service providers on the 15th and 19th of November 2021. Areas for possible discussion: * Service provider capabilities - including specialties * Current Service Provision and Range of Services Required * Service Access and market capacity Potential Services Providers are requested to register their interest, by eTenders message by the 8th of November. It is intended that the Market Soundings meetings will be carried out by way of Zoom Conference Calls. Potential Services Providers are requested to submit in advance a 3-4 page outline of their service background, capabilities and capacity in respect of these or similar services. Please note that the Market Soundings are independent of the Tender Process. Potential Service Providers who do not make a submission or who cannot engage in the Market Soundings will not be precluded from participation in the Tender. Light Touch Regulation This notice relates to the procurement of services classified under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") as Social and Other Specific Services and listed in Schedule 3 to the Regulations. As such this Tender for this Service is subject to the provisions of Chapter 3: Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations otherwise known as the "Light Touch Regime". Additional information: This is not a call for competition. Interested suppliers are invited to express an interest in attending a market soundings meeting and to make a short submission with respect to their organisation by way of the secure message system associated with this Tender on eTenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02efec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026751-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Peter Smyth
Contact Email
dsccbids@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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