Tender

Domestic Abuse Casework Service

TOWER HAMLETS

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Tender

16 Nov 2023 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has issued a tender for the provision of Domestic Abuse Casework Service. This service aims to support survivors of domestic abuse aged 16 and above residing, working, or studying in the borough. The contract will initially run for 24 months, with a possible extension of a further 12 months. The total value of the contract is £1,425,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 18th December 2023. The tender is categorised under health and social work services.

This opportunity created by Tower Hamlets is suitable for VAWG specialist organisations and consortiums with VAWG specialists, particularly those with national quality assurance accreditation in supporting domestic abuse victims. Businesses offering advocacy, protection services, and holistic support to survivors are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an active status. The tender submission method is electronic, and more details can be found at the provided submission link.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Casework Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets invites bids from VAWG specialist organisations and consortium with VAWG specialists / black, Asian, and multi-ethnic specialists are also welcome. The lead organisation for the contract must be a VAWG specialist and is expected to have evidence of national quality assurance accreditation in the delivery of high-quality support to victims of domestic abuse. The service will provide support to survivors of domestic abuse aged 16 and above who work/ live/study in the borough. The estimated number of service users to be engaged in the service are 60-80 per annum per caseworker based on SafeLives recommended number of cases per caseworker. The objectives of the service are in line with the Tower Hamlets Strategic Plan, Mayors Manifesto and the VAWG Strategy 2024- 2029 which includes increased safety of adults and children due to domestic abuse, provide access to a range of protection and support services, provide advocacy, represent, and signpost service users to relevant statutory and non-statutory agencies to meet their needs holistically. The Contract will be for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months, A supplier briefing took place on 23 October 2023 and the Presentation notes are included in the ITT documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is a support provision for survivors of domestic abuse aged 16 and above who work/ live/study in the borough by a VAWG specialist organisation.

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the contract for further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041aa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034008-2023
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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,425,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,425,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
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
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Ms Anita Awuku
Contact Email
anita.awuku@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073645000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E2 6BF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI42 Tower Hamlets

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Bethnal Green West
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

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