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KMCAS-144 Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kirklees Council is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "KMCAS-144 Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates," which falls under the health and social work services category. The tender aims to provide essential services to victims of domestic abuse within the Borough of Kirklees, located in the UKE44 region. The active contract period extends for 1080 days, and the procurement method follows a framework agreement with an initial contract duration of 12 months, allowing for two possible extensions of an additional 12 months each. The contract was signed on 10th February 2020 and involves services that coordinate the safety and well-being of high-risk victims through a multi-agency approach.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work and community services, especially those specialising in domestic abuse support, mental health services, and community outreach. Companies that can offer trained Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates or have experience working collaboratively with law enforcement and health services to assist at-risk individuals would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, this contract may also attract the interest of small and medium enterprises looking to expand their services in a growing sector, given the increasing demand for such crucial support systems amidst the heightened challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Notice Title

KMCAS-144 Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is to enable victims of domestic abuse to be able to access community based services through the provision of Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates (IDAA). The IDAA service will co-ordinate services to address the safety of those considered to be most at risk and work within a multi-agency framework to improve the safety and wellbeing of victims of domestic abuse and their children. Serving as a victim's primary point of contact, the IDAAs will work with their clients from the point of crisis to assess the level of risk; liaise with key partners to develop a range of suitable options; coordinate and implement plans to address immediate safety; and put clients on the path to long term safety and improved wellbeing. Although the service will not work directly with children under the age of 16, it will make referrals to safeguard children at risk of harm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031cc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005679-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£778,424 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chani Mortimer
Contact Email
chani.mortimer@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1484221000

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2EY
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNINE DOMESTIC ABUSE PARTNERSHIP

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