Planning

Domestic Abuse Services - Highland

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is planning to commission domestic abuse outreach support services across the Highland region. This procurement falls under the general public services category and is currently in the planning stage with notice provided on February 6, 2025. The project is titled "Domestic Abuse Services - Highland" and aims to secure a contractual commitment for three years, with a potential extension of two additional years. The estimated contract value for the initial three-year term is GBP 975,000, reaching a total of GBP 1,625,000 if the extension is granted. Interested parties are required to submit their interest and detailed service delivery plans by noon on March 20, 2025. Potential bidders should prepare their submissions following specific formatting guidelines and address the questions outlined in the provided Summary of Requirement document.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and support services, particularly those with experience in domestic abuse services. Successful bidders can benefit from a substantial and recurring revenue stream over several years, contributing to organisational growth and stability. Companies with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive support services and those equipped with the necessary infrastructure to cover the extensive Highland region will find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. It is an occasion to demonstrate expertise in addressing sensitive social issues and to partner with a reputable public authority committed to enhancing community welfare.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Services - Highland

Notice Description

The Highland Council are looking to notify the market of their intention to commission domestic abuse outreach support across all of Highland. The Council anticipates that it would be seeking a contractual commitment in the region of three years with the opportunity to extend this term by a further two years by agreement. The estimated annual contract value for the Highland wide service is GBP 325000. The below estimated value is based on an initial three year term with a further two years as an option.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council are looking to notify the market of their intention to commission domestic abuse outreach support across all of Highland for an initial three year term with a further two year option. To note an interest any potential interested parties should note their interest and detail in no more than 700 words (in font Arial 11) in a word processed document how they would intend to deliver the service answering the questions as per the Summary of Requirement by 12 noon on Thursday 20th March 2025. Any procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Any advert will be published on Public Contracts Scotland during 2025 and the tender documents will be accessible from PCS-T.. Summary of Requirement is enclosed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789008
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523337
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,625,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Adlinton
Contact Email
socialcare10.contracts@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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