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CBC-1636-T-LS IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service) - CORE - High Risk and Community

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

29 Oct 2024 at 18:20

Tender

18 Jan 2024 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council, in collaboration with Bedford Borough Council, has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service aimed at supporting high-risk victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over. The contract, valued at £828,896, was awarded to Victim Support, with a focus on high-risk cases assessed using the DASH risk assessment matrix. The procurement, classified under social work and related services (CPV code 85300000), used an open procedure with a significant emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%). Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 19th February 2024 and the contract being signed on 29th October 2024.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with expertise in domestic violence advocacy. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their service offerings and build a strong portfolio in supporting high-risk individuals. Companies with a robust emphasis on quality service delivery and competitive pricing were well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. This contract not only provided financial growth through substantial public funding but also positioned the winning bidder, Victim Support, as a key player in the regional social services sector.

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Notice Title

CBC-1636-T-LS IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service) - CORE - High Risk and Community

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council together with Bedford Borough Council wish to commission a provider to offer an IDVA service. You are invited to tender for the IDVA provision to support high risk victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over. 'High risk' is to be determined by use of the DASH risk assessment scoring matrix, also in use for MARAC referrals, alongside professional judgement where necessary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Central Bedfordshire Council together with Bedford Borough Council wish to commission a provider to offer an IDVA service. You are invited to tender for the IDVA provision to support high risk victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042e4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035096-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£828,896 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
+44 3003005997
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICKSANDS
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTIM SUPPORT

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