Tender

Provision of an independent domestic abuse support service

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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19 Sep 2024 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the London Borough of Redbridge is inviting tenders for the provision of an independent domestic abuse support service. This procurement process falls under the social work and related services category and aims to provide support to individuals aged 16 and above who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic abuse. The contract initiation date is 1st April 2025, concluding on 31st March 2029, with an option for a one-year extension until 31st March 2030. The total budget for this contract over the potential five-year period is £566,666.65, translating to an annual value of £113,333.33. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st October 2024. The contract will be executed in the UKI53 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those experienced in providing support to domestic abuse survivors. Organisations that can deliver flexible, user-centred services and possess in-depth knowledge of local resources for statutory care, benefits, financial advice, mental health support, legal, immigration, housing advice, and more are ideal candidates. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio, build stronger community ties, and contribute to social well-being, while benefiting from steady, long-term financial returns.

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Notice Title

Provision of an independent domestic abuse support service

Notice Description

The Council of the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Authority") are seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for the provision of an independent domestic abuse support service. The contract shall commence on 1st April 2025 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2029 with the option to extend to the 31st March 2030 ("the Contract Period"). The Authority is seeking to appoint a provider(s) to deliver an independent Domestic Abuse Support Service to anyone 16 years old and above, who has previously, or who are currently experiencing any form of domestic abuse. This service is also known as an IDVA (Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor) Service. The Provider shall work within the aims and scope of the Service detail in in the specification and the service being delivered shall be flexible with the service users needs being at the score of the service delivery. In delivering the service, the Provider shall draw from their experience and ability in working with the victim/survivor who has or may have experienced domestic abuse. In addition, the provider shall provide or signpost to a range of advice and information on a variety of other local resources, and where to go for help and support in getting: * An assessment for statutory care * Support around benefits and financial advice and support, including information on an individual case basis and how to maximize their financial income. * Information on other local resources to support specific to their needs and other areas identified, such as mental health support. * Information, support and advice to carers around carers rights, to enable them to address their own needs. * Signposting to legal, immigration, and housing advice where appropriate. * Health and wellbeing services * Information about advocacy available. * Signposting and support. * Information about the training available to support individuals to carry out their caring role. * Support with emotional and mental health issues including stress, anxiety and bereavement. The duration of the contract will be for forty-eight (48) months with the option to extend by a further 12 months (12), total maximum contract length will be sixty months (60). The budget available, over the potential five-year contractual period, including any extensions is PS566,666.65. The contract value per annum is therefore, PS113,333.33.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council of the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Authority") are seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for the provision of an independent domestic abuse support service. The contract shall commence on 1st April 2025 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2029 with the option to extend to the 31st March 2030 ("the Contract Period"). The Authority is seeking to appoint a provider(s) to deliver an independent Domestic Abuse Support Service to anyone 16 years old and above, who has previously, or who are currently experiencing any form of domestic abuse. This service is also known as an IDVA (Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor) Service. The Provider shall work within the aims and scope of the Service detail in in the specification and the service being delivered shall be flexible with the service users needs being at the score of the service delivery. In delivering the service, the Provider shall draw from their experience and ability in working with the victim/survivor who has or may have experienced domestic abuse. In addition, the provider shall provide or signpost to a range of advice and information on a variety of other local resources, and where to go for help and support in getting: * An assessment for statutory care * Support around benefits and financial advice and support, including information on an individual case basis and how to maximize their financial income. * Information on other local resources to support specific to their needs and other areas identified, such as mental health support. * Information, support and advice to carers around carers rights, to enable them to address their own needs. * Signposting to legal, immigration, and housing advice where appropriate. * Health and wellbeing services * Information about advocacy available. * Signposting and support. * Information about the training available to support individuals to carry out their caring role. * Support with emotional and mental health issues including stress, anxiety and bereavement. The duration of the contract will be for forty-eight (48) months with the option to extend by a further 12 months (12), total maximum contract length will be sixty months (60). The budget available, over the potential five-year contractual period, including any extensions is PS566,666.65. The contract value per annum is therefore, PS113,333.33.

Renewal: The contract shall commence on 1st April 2025 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2029 with the option to extend to the 31st March 2030 ("the Contract Period").

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030026-2024
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£566,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£566,666 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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 REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
- Gemma Edwards
Contact Email
gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7810501769

Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NY
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

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