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title: "CBC-1637-T-LS IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service) - HOSPITAL"
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# CBC-1637-T-LS IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service) - HOSPITAL

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442205b1-da0c-4ae6-8e29-aecdde091d35

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to commission an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service for a hospital setting. The procurement is categorised under social work and related services, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2027. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submission set on February 19, 2024. The service is targeted to support victims of low and medium risk of domestic violence within Bedford hospital.

This tender by Central Bedfordshire Council presents an opportunity for service providers in the social work sector. Businesses specialised in providing support services for domestic violence victims, particularly in a hospital environment, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the contract offers long-term stability with a multi-year duration until 2027, providing a conducive environment for business growth and service delivery.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Councils wish to commission a provider to offer an aligned domestic abuse service. This service will be for a hospital based IDVA service supporting low and medium risk (and high risk where appropriate) victims who present to Bedford hospital or are identified by health professionals in the course of hospital treatment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ed347e-7b36-4224-ac0f-7ec943566b5b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 13:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ed347e-7b36-4224-ac0f-7ec943566b5b
- 19 Jan 2024 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ed347e-7b36-4224-ac0f-7ec943566b5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ed347e-7b36-4224-ac0f-7ec943566b5b
  19th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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