--- title: "HAC5564 VAWG (IDVA and Case Work) Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a2e1f9f-f281-4dff-b0cc-30a908402b57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a2e1f9f-f281-4dff-b0cc-30a908402b57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a2e1f9f-f281-4dff-b0cc-30a908402b57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a2e1f9f-f281-4dff-b0cc-30a908402b57.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2019-09-03" --- # HAC5564 VAWG (IDVA and Case Work) Services Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a2e1f9f-f281-4dff-b0cc-30a908402b57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a2e1f9f-f281-4dff-b0cc-30a908402b57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a2e1f9f-f281-4dff-b0cc-30a908402b57.json) ## Summary The Tower Hamlets Council is currently in the Tender stage for a contract titled "HAC5564 VAWG (IDVA and Case Work) Services," aimed at providing support services for survivors of domestic abuse aged 16 and above. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is set within the borough of Tower Hamlets, London. The tender period will close on 2nd October 2019, with a contract duration expected to run from 1st January 2020 to 31st March 2024. With a total contract value of £720,000, the procurement method employed is the open procedure, inviting a broad range of suitable service providers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in domestic abuse support services, social work, and advocacy. Companies that can provide experienced staff, such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) and hate crime workers, will find this particularly relevant. The emphasis on co-location with local statutory and voluntary agencies also opens the door for consortia or subcontracting arrangements, allowing smaller firms and community-based organisations to partner with larger entities. Given the critical nature of this service in an area with one of the highest domestic abuse rates in the country, businesses well-versed in trauma-informed care and community support can effectively contribute to this essential initiative. ## Notice This contract will provide support to survivors of domestic abuse aged 16 or above who live in the borough. The estimate number of service users is 480. The purpose of the service is in line with the Tower Hamlets Strategic Plan, Mayors Manifesto and the VAWG Strategy 2019-2024 that aims to increase safety of adults and children due to domestic abuse; provide access to a range of protection and support services and provide advocacy to represent the clients with a number of statutory and voluntary agencies. The contract aims to procure 4.5 IDVAs and 0.5 hate crime worker. The services will be based within the borough with Deputy Mayor request of co-location possibly at the local police station, Stratford Magistrates Court, Thames Magistrates Court, local Department for Work and Pensions, and the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub within Children Social Care. Use of Consortia partnership or subcontracting arrangements will be acceptable. This service essentially provides emotional and practical support to the highest risk domestic abuse and hate crime victims in the borough. They develop safety plans and undertake risk management strategies to safeguard victims and their families. Over a third of domestic abuse households have children, hence tackling domestic abuse is a statutory duty. We have one of the highest levels of domestic abuse and hate crime in the country with the second highest domestic homicide rate in London. This service is a critical service which not only meets our safeguarding duty, but helps reduce homelessness, tackle substance misuse and crime prevention. Additional information: A supplier briefing will take place on Wednesday 11th September 2019 between 12 noon and 2:30 pm. Location: Room MP 305 3rd Floor Mulberry Place, Town Hall, 5 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London E14 2BG Please contact Stacey.Bradburne@towerhamlets.gov.uk for further information and to register for the event by Monday 9th September 2019 Bidders should note that the Contract relates to services that fall under the "light touch" regime of Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Procurement Exercise will therefore be run in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as they apply to "light touch" services. While the Authority is following a process similar to the open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 neither that fact nor any other statements, acts or omissions of the Authority in connection with this Procurement Exercise should be taken as indicating that the Authority intends to be bound by the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the general principles of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to any greater extent than applies by law. Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the opportunity documentation will be available for download. You will be required to complete an online questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2696a91d-ed69-4fb8-86d0-1bc34ad303cc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £720,000 | | 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 | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 2BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Poplar | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2019 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2696a91d-ed69-4fb8-86d0-1bc34ad303cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2696a91d-ed69-4fb8-86d0-1bc34ad303cc 3rd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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