--- title: "Non-accommodation based Domestic Abuse Services - Provider Consultation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1339e9b4-510e-469b-863a-68c38b9dc198" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1339e9b4-510e-469b-863a-68c38b9dc198" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1339e9b4-510e-469b-863a-68c38b9dc198.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1339e9b4-510e-469b-863a-68c38b9dc198.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-02-14" --- # Non-accommodation based Domestic Abuse Services - Provider Consultation Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1339e9b4-510e-469b-863a-68c38b9dc198 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1339e9b4-510e-469b-863a-68c38b9dc198) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1339e9b4-510e-469b-863a-68c38b9dc198.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of non-accommodation based domestic abuse services within Reading. This procurement process is currently in the development stage, with a key committee decision anticipated on 13th March. The tender, designated as RBC 00000241, is part of a broader strategy to enhance community support for domestic abuse victims and their families. Interested parties must submit their responses by the closing date of 6th March, 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2017 and will run until 31st August 2020, with a budget ranging from £1,200,000 to £1,300,000. This project falls under the classification of health and social work services. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on domestic abuse support, community welfare, and family counselling. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. By providing proactive, community-based services that also engage with local organisations, successful bidders could enhance their market presence and build valuable partnerships within the region. ## Notice Reading Borough Council is looking to go out to tender for non-accommodation based domestic abuse services in the Reading borough. This summary specification and proposed budget has been informed by responses to our public consultation and is subject to further change and to the final decision in respect of the procurement by Policy Committee on 13th March. As part of this we would appreciate your feedback on what we are proposing in terms of the service. This service will be offering services to domestic abuse victims, survivors, their families, perpetrators of domestic abuse and services that work with these client groups. All the services will be community based and will compliment refuge provision provided under a separate contract. The service will also be proactive in signposting to relevant local organisations and supporting local organisation to effectively support domestic abuse victims and survivors and their families. The service will adapt to local need and work with the Domestic Abuse Strategy Group to manage local priorities and resources. The service provider will facilitate childcare where necessary to enable clients to access and engage with the service. Additional information: This is an early engagement exercise as part of the development of a planned procurement. Organisations interested in responding to the consultation should download the documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home (Project Reference No. RBC 00000241 ), and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a response. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2471c73f-6f5f-4192-81ba-7b77ede64bbd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKS | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 14 Feb 2017 at 16:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2471c73f-6f5f-4192-81ba-7b77ede64bbd - 14 Feb 2017 at 14:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2471c73f-6f5f-4192-81ba-7b77ede64bbd - 14 Feb 2017 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2471c73f-6f5f-4192-81ba-7b77ede64bbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2471c73f-6f5f-4192-81ba-7b77ede64bbd 14th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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