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Support Services for Domestic Abuse

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has successfully concluded an open procurement process for the provision of "Support Services for Domestic Abuse", awarding the contract to the single service provider, Sacro. The contract focuses on delivering services across the North Lanarkshire area under the industry category "services", specifically addressing general public services. Initially active from 2 June 2025, the contract runs until 1 June 2027, with prospects for prolongation. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, structured to ensure compliance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with tender submissions due by 20 January 2025. The total contract value stands at £1,384,492, reflecting North Lanarkshire Council's commitment to comprehensive service provision for individuals affected by domestic abuse.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for service-focused businesses equipped to manage social welfare initiatives. SMEs, like Sacro, can leverage their expertise in support and intervention services to meet delivery standards stipulated by the council while also gaining exposure through fulfilling community benefit obligations. The contract encourages proposals that include targeted recruitment, training programs, community engagement initiatives, and strengthening supply chain capabilities. Businesses with innovative approaches to social care and who can demonstrate community development acumen will find this contract aligns with strategic growth objectives, fostering societal impact alongside economic advancement.

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Notice Title

Support Services for Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") intend to award a contract to single service provider for the provision of Support for Domestic Abuse Services. . The proposed contract will be for an initial 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 2, 12 month periods. The maximum term is 4 years. .

Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council propose to establish a Contract for Support Services for Domestic Abuse 2025/2029. The following information is intended to give Providers an overview of the high-level requirements. . Requirements: We are seeking an inclusive domestic abuse service for any person affected by abuse. . Inclusive domestic abuse service must provide support to those who needed it within the context of gender analysis, related needs/reduce risk and support recovery, which is able to meet current demand, address gaps in service delivery whilst ensuring services are compliant with legislation and national and local policy. . The Service will support all those who require it who are either directly or indirectly affected by domestic abuse. Effective interventions for victims who are high and medium risk with effective processes in place to signpost those at standard risk to appropriate supports. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . The Contract must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice and the Invitation to Tender documents (ITT) which will be published within the PCS-T Tendering System. . Tenderers must respond to a series of Selection Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope; . Tenderers must downloand and complete a range of Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope; . Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope. .. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784589
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538758
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,384,492 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manager, Quality Assurance
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk, qualityassurance@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7866989244

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SACRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519970
    Support Services for Domestic Abuse - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") intend to award a contract to single service provider for the provision of Support for Domestic Abuse Services. . The proposed contract will be for an initial 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 2, 12 month periods. The maximum term is 4 years. .
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538758
    Support Services for Domestic Abuse - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") intend to award a contract to single service provider for the provision of Support for Domestic Abuse Services. . The proposed contract will be for an initial 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 2, 12 month periods. The maximum term is 4 years. .

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