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INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORS (IDVA) FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND VULNERABILITIES

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is actively seeking an experienced contractor to provide Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) for domestic abuse survivors with additional needs and vulnerabilities. The tender, titled "INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORS (IDVA) FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND VULNERABILITIES," falls under the category of domestic services within the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition, ensuring a transparent selection process. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 17th December 2025, following the enquiry period deadline on 15th December 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and domestic abuse support, especially those with expertise in addressing complex needs within communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing support to vulnerable individuals can find this tender particularly suitable, as the procurement process encourages diverse participation beyond the threshold. With a focus on providing tailored support services, businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in technical questioning, social value contributions, and competitive pricing stand a good chance in securing the contract, valued at £75,000 gross. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your business within the domestic services sector in the UK, contributing directly to community well-being and protection in Medway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORS (IDVA) FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND VULNERABILITIES

Notice Description

Medway Council wish to select and appoint a suitable Contractor and invites contractors to submit a quotation to meet the Council's requirements set out in this specification of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). The specification explains the overall model, service requirements, how people eligible for the service will be identified, the outcomes expected from the service and how they will be measured. Medway Council is seeking an experienced Provider to provide one IDVA for Domestic Abuse survivors who have additional needs and vulnerabilities. Medway Council identified a need to target support for Domestic Abuse victims with additional needs and vulnerabilities within the community. This will increase the support available in Medway and provide support to people with additional vulnerabilities who often are excluded from services. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Domestic-services./2P9KF3X6RR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2P9KF3X6RR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080099-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98514000 - Domestic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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