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GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 12:21

TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 08:51

Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 11:21

Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. It was designed as an open, below-threshold competition, focusing on research and development services within the UK region indicated as 'UKD3'. The contract has been awarded, marking the process as complete, with EQUALITY COLLABS LTD serving as the supplier. The contract commenced on 23rd December 2025 and is scheduled to end by 4th September 2026, with a gross value of £89,580. The initiative is strategically important for the future direction of Victims' Services in Greater Manchester, aiming to renew the support framework for victims of domestic and sexual violence in alignment with government guidance and best practices.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and capability building, particularly those specialising in developing innovative, victim-focused strategies. It is especially suitable for SMEs with expertise in engaging stakeholders and fostering collaborative environments, as the task is deeply participative in nature. Businesses with experience in transforming public sector service delivery, especially in alignment with strategic recommendations and best practice frameworks, will find this tender presents avenues for substantial growth and development. The reviewed workforce model and its recommendations could position successful bidders at the forefront of similar future tenders, especially given the emphasis on alignment with Ministry of Justice requirements and victim advocacy best practices.

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Notice Title

GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce

Notice Description

GMCA has awarded a contract for the provision of GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce . This contract is for a provider to engage with the GMCA and local partners to undertake a transformational review of the GMCA's Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor/Independent Sexual Violence Advisor commissioning and workforce model in GM. This contract is of key strategic importance to the future direction of Victims' Services in GM given the need to change the existing support model to better support the needs and experience of victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The GMCA requires the successful provider to: - Develop a process and final sustainable recommendations that are victim focused and reflect the voice of lived experience - Creatively engage with a range of partners at all stages of the process to engender buy-in, discover and define the issues; develop innovative proposals, test and deliver the model and design evaluation processes - Demonstrably draws on best practice and government guidance to ensure the commissioning model aligns. Further information on the nature and scope of the contract requirements can be found in the procurement documentation.

Planning Information

GMCA are inviting feedback from potential suppliers for a potential Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce. In the published document, you will find a description of the service, indicative details of the procurement process and a set of questions we are looking for potential bidders/suppliers to complete and return to inform the final design of the procurement. The deadline for returning your response to this pre-market engagement exercise is 5pm on Friday 18th July 2025. Responses must be returned via the Chest (the Nort-West e-procurement platform). The advert for this preliminary market engagement exercise can be found via this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ad6d1559-db58-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055947
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085803-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 4 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUALITY COLLABS

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