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title: "Market Engagement - VCSE Commissioning Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
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# Market Engagement - VCSE Commissioning Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-006f39c3-292f-4e71-bee5-3d66d9e1b38a

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is planning a tender process for the provision of Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) support services. The contract, titled "Market Engagement - VCSE Commissioning Domestic Abuse and VAWG," falls under the Health and social work services industry category. The tender is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30th March 2023. The contract period is from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2026, providing opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate.

The successful provider of the tender will work closely with The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, engaging with survivors to co-produce service specifications and outcomes. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses interested in providing front-line services for Domestic Abuse and VAWG support. The council aims to partner with organisations that have experience in community safety services and collaborative working approaches. Potential bidders should note the emphasis on partnership working with statutory and community sector partners in delivering these vital services.

## Notice

The Council is committed to providing Domestic Abuse and VAWG Support as a part of the new VCSE recommissioning in Kingston. VAWG is a priority for the Safer Kingston Partnership. The new contracts; Domestic Abuse Refuge Accommodations as well as Domestic Abuse and VAWG Community Outreach Service are expected to deliver vital front-line services. The successful provider will be required to have a role as the Council's trusted partner, working in close partnership with the council's community safety team and a range of statutory and community sector partners. The council is reviewing the current service provision for Domestic Abuse Refuge Accommodations and Domestic Abuse and VAWG Community Outreach Service and will be taking a codesign approach in designing the service specifications. The Council has already engaged with survivors to co-produce the specifications and outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9b50fa-e0ac-4b35-a127-70cb41a23fe0 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 09:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9b50fa-e0ac-4b35-a127-70cb41a23fe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9b50fa-e0ac-4b35-a127-70cb41a23fe0
  17th March 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=be1ddc44-a5c4-ed11-8120-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kingston.gov.uk

## Provenance

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