Notice Information
Notice Title
Integrated Domestic Abuse Service at Sefton Council
Notice Description
Sefton is appointing a provider to provide a fully Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) from 2025 for a minimum of 3 years. The service will provide holistic support to victims/survivors and families of domestic abuse, irrespective of protected characteristic or risk level. The service will provide therapeutic counselling to those who require it in order to build resilience and aid recovery from the long-term effects of domestic abuse. The service will address the priorities outlined in the action plan accompanying the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028. Based on the needs assessment that was commissioned to meet our statutory obligations under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, we have unmet need around: - Reporting of domestic abuse in more affluent areas of the borough was less than in areas of deprivation. - Older victims / survivors due to the varying age demographics across Sefton. - Male victims - Ensuring the voices of those with lived experience of domestic abuse are being fully utilised.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: There are 2 x12 month extension options available following the 3 year core period.
Planning Information
Sefton is seeking to procure a fully Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) from 2025 for a minimum of 3 years. The service will provide holistic support to victims/survivors and families of domestic abuse, irrespective of protected characteristic or risk level. The service will provide therapeutic counselling to those who require it in order to build resilience and aid recovery from the long-term effects of domestic abuse. The service will address the priorities outlined in the action plan accompanying the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028. Based on the needs assessment that was commissioned to meet our statutory obligations under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, we have unmet need around: Reporting of domestic abuse in more affluent areas of the borough was less than in areas of deprivation. Older victims / survivors due to the varying age demographics across Sefton. Male victims Ensuring the voices of those with lived experience of domestic abuse are being fully utilised. Key themes from Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) also highlight the importance of the following: Understanding and awareness of domestic abuse including – what domestic abuse can consist of, knowledge of family violence and abuse, understanding the barriers victims can face (particularly for older people, men and victims with other complex needs). Providing an appropriate response including – being trauma informed, using professional curiosity, appropriately identifying risk, knowing what support services are available. We are proposing to procure a victim/survivor focused Integrated Community Domestic Abuse service that operates on a network approach. As a minimum, the following core services are required: Domestic Abuse Helpline. Drop in and 1:1 support for adult victims/survivors. 1:1 support for children and young people. Group recovery support programmes for adults and children. Counselling and therapeutic support. Universal Healthy Relationship education for children and young people. Multi-agency training and volunteer coordination. Promotional resources that clearly outline what support is available and how to access it. By attending the event we aim for you to Have the opportunity to discuss with commissioners and provide feedback on the approach adopted in the development of the required specification for future Integrated Domestic Abuse services in Sefton. Engage with the council to provide feedback into the design of the procurement process and contract management elements Have the opportunity to meet with other like-minded providers of the services to residents of the borough of Sefton. The event is open to providers delivering or wishing to deliver Integrated Domestic Abuse services to residents in Sefton. The supplier event will be held on Tuesday 1st April 2025 10.00am until 12.00pm. The event will be hosted in the Kingfisher Room at Crosby Lakeside & Adventure Centre, Cambridge Road, Waterloo, L22 1RR. How to take part To participate, you must express your interest to attend by uploading and submitting this form, via the Chest, by 12 noon on Friday 28th March 2025.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04eb82
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052913-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
85 - Health and social work services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
-
- CPV Codes
85000000 - Health and social work services
85300000 - Social work and related services
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £2,800,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £2,800,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- £2,800,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- £2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 1 Sep 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 May 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Apr 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 20 Jul 20254 months ago
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- 2030-03-01
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- STUART BATE
- Contact Email
- cdp@sefton.gov.uk, icbprocurementteam@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1519344288
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BOOTLE
- Postcode
- L20 7AE
- Post Town
- Liverpool
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD6 Cheshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD61 Warrington
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Warrington
- Electoral Ward
- Bewsey and Whitecross
- Westminster Constituency
- Warrington South
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052913-2025
1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041758-2025
21st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016809-2025
24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008726-2025
11th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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