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Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response Services for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire

7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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05 Aug 2024 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire has issued a tender titled "Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response Services for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire." This falls under the Counselling services category (CPV code 85312320) and is part of the services procurement category. The project aims to provide countywide support for victims of domestic abuse assessed as medium and high risk. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The tender stage is currently active, with key dates including a tender release on 5th August 2024, tender closing on 9th September 2024, and the award being announced on 23rd September 2024. The total budget for the full contract term is £1,020,000, based on an annual allocation of £340,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically via the Atamis e-tendering system.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in counselling and health services, particularly those experienced in handling domestic abuse cases. Companies capable of providing effective safety planning and therapeutic responses to assist high-risk victims through the criminal justice system will find this contract particularly suitable. The contract's structure allows for sustained engagement over an initial two-year period, with a potential one-year extension, presenting a significant long-term engagement opportunity. Such a contract could support business growth by expanding service offerings within the public sector and enhancing the company's portfolio in the field of public order and safety.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response Services for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is seeking a countywide Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response services to safeguard, through effective safety planning, victims of domestic abuse who are assessed as high risk and reduce their risk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is seeking a countywide Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response services to safeguard, through effective safety planning, victims of domestic abuse who are assessed as medium and high risk and reduce their risk.

The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered.

Services are required to start from 1st April 2025. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with 1 x 12 month option to extend.

The maximum budget available is PS1,020,000.00 for the full contract term, this figure is based on a budget of PS340,000 per annum.

Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document.
Basic indicative timelines are as follows:
Tender release: 05/08/2024
Tender close: 09/09/2024
Tender award: 23/09/2024. Additional information: If you have any questions in relation to this tender opportunity, please utilise the messaging portal via the e tendering system Atamis - https://7force.force.com

Renewal: One option to extend for 12 month period upon agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0487b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024525-2024
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

85100000 - Health services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anamaria.gray@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARTLESHAM HEATH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

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