--- title: "Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ae02a37-ed77-4b5d-b854-c9977edc7798" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ae02a37-ed77-4b5d-b854-c9977edc7798" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ae02a37-ed77-4b5d-b854-c9977edc7798.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ae02a37-ed77-4b5d-b854-c9977edc7798.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-01" --- # Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ae02a37-ed77-4b5d-b854-c9977edc7798 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ae02a37-ed77-4b5d-b854-c9977edc7798) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ae02a37-ed77-4b5d-b854-c9977edc7798.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is seeking bids for the "Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services" as part of their procurement process under the Light Touch Regime for social and other specific services. This tender, categorised under the health and social work services industry, will take place in Buckinghamshire, with a contract start date of 1st April 2023 and an estimated duration of three years, plus the possibility of two one-year extensions. Interested organisations must submit their bids by midday on 19th September 2022 to participate in this competitive open procedure, which consists of four separate Lots that allow organisations to bid for a maximum of two Lots. The total value of the contract is capped at £3,755,000, distributed across various services. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in domestic violence and sexual abuse support services, including counselling, community advocacy, and dedicated services for both male and female victims. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from this opportunity, given the emphasis on increasing access to support services for underrepresented groups. Bidders should be prepared to meet the specific service requirements aimed at raising awareness, reducing risks, and ensuring timely support for victims across Buckinghamshire. ## Notice This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74-76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime') This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Lot 1: Accommodation Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or counselling/therapeutic service Service Requirements: * reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention * availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises * increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts * increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: PS585,000 Lot 2: PS86,000 Lot 3: PS40,000 Lot 4: PS40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process. Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74baeab-bbe6-4c3a-a0ff-88cdab741c04 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,755,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2022 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74baeab-bbe6-4c3a-a0ff-88cdab741c04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74baeab-bbe6-4c3a-a0ff-88cdab741c04 1st August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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