Tender

Provision of Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls

LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH AND LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of services for victims of domestic violence and violence against women and girls. The contract involves a three-year term with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The main procurement category is services within the social work and related services industry. The deadline for submission is May 7, 2024, with an amendment extending this to May 10, 2024, specifically in section IV.2.2.1.

This tender presents an opportunity for experienced contractors in the social work and related services sector to support vulnerable individuals in the London area. Businesses dealing with domestic violence and women's rights issues are well-suited to compete for this contract. The process allows for small and medium enterprises to participate, with an emphasis on suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation. The contract's total value is £1,200,000 GBP, and the delivery locations are specified in Wandsworth, Hounslow, and Richmond upon Thames.

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Notice Title

Provision of Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls

Notice Description

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Council (the Councils), are inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the provision of services in support of victims, and persons at risk, of Domestic Violence or Violence Against Women and Girls, in accordance with the Specification at Volume Two of the Invitation to Tender documentation (the "Services"). The Councils shall award a three (3)-year contract with an option for a further two 12-month extension(s) period(s) on the basis of mutual consent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This proposed procurement aims to appoint one suitably experienced and qualified supplier of services for persons at various levels of risk, or victims, of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls, under one contract.

The service specification document sets out the Authorities' requirements and expectations for the delivery of an integrated specialist VAWG community-based service for victims/survivors (VS) of domestic abuse (DA) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in both Richmond and Wandsworth; this service will be a specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service for those at greatest risk of serious harm.
Additionally, the Service Provider will work alongside the Authorities in identifying new opportunities, applying for grant funding, and managing relationships between related provision across the boroughs. Additional information: As set out in more detail in the tender documentation.

Options: Subject to an extension or extensions of up to an aggregate of 2 further years by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044c4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010722-2024
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 1 Nov 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH AND LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088716000

Buyer Location

Locality
WANDSWORTH
Postcode
SW18 2PU
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)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
TLI34 Wandsworth, TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

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