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Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 17:29

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury has awarded a contract for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) services. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is now complete. The buyer, a public authority in the UK, invited tenders to provide critical support services for domestic violence victims under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Located in Bury, United Kingdom, this service is designed to enhance community safety and operate from 2025 to 2028, with a potential extension. The successful supplier in this contract, valued at approximately £1.44 million gross, is Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Ltd, an SME based in Burnley. The contract comes under the services category within the health and social work services industry, with delivery set in the UKD33 region.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social work, and related support services, particularly those with an existing focus on community safety and domestic violence intervention. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those invested in social value organisations would find such contracts beneficial. As the tender successfully attracted multiple bids from SMEs, it highlights the potential growth opportunities for businesses that can deliver quality services responsive to public health mandates. Additionally, businesses with a strong record in delivering service quality and meeting accelerated timelines within a light touch regime framework may find openings in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)

Notice Description

Bury has commissioned the current Independent Domestic Violence Advisors contract (IDVA) service since 2020. An independent domestic violence adviser is commonly known as an 'IDVA'. An IDVA's role is to support victims of domestic violence or abuse. These victims may be at high risk of harm or death from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members. The Role of an IDVA ensures that as a local authority Bury Council can keep residents safe and fulfil their duty under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067995-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,199,396 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2025-10-06

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@bury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFENET DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

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