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title: "Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)"
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# Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)

Buyer: BURY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42af6879-1439-49f1-aa9b-b7b264111020

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## Summary

In a recently active tender, Bury Council has announced an Invitation to Tender for the Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry. This contract, valued at £800,000, is situated in England, UK, and follows an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure above threshold. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest accepted until 5:00 pm on 26th August 2025, and bid submissions closing at 12:00 noon on 4th September 2025. Contractual services are set to commence on 9th November 2025 and conclude on 2nd November 2026, as Bury Council seeks to maintain safety and compliance under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in health and social services. Organisations that specialize in providing support services to victims of domestic violence or abuse will find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to expand their footprint in the public sector. Engaging in this contract could enhance the service provider's reputation and partnership network with local authorities, effectively contributing to community safety initiatives in the UK.

## Notice

Bury has commissioned the current Independent Domestic Violence Advisors contract (IDVA) service since 2020. An independent domestic violence adviser is commonly known as an 'IDVA'. An IDVA's role is to support victims of domestic violence or abuse. These victims may be at high risk of harm or death from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members. The Role of an IDVA ensures that as a local authority Bury Council can keep residents safe and fulfil their duty under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Issue Documentation via The Chest Friday 1st August 2025 Via the Chest/proactis portal Closing Date for Expressions of Interest 5.00 pm on Tuesday 26th August 2025 Via the Chest/proactis portal Closing time and date for submission of bids 12.00 noon on Thursday 4th September 2025 Via the Chest/proactis portal This is a lite touch procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d662619-8e3d-47cb-9067-d0e7947d0aad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | BURY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| 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

- 1 Aug 2025 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d662619-8e3d-47cb-9067-d0e7947d0aad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d662619-8e3d-47cb-9067-d0e7947d0aad
  1st August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f07f3d56-ab6e-f011-813a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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