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title: "Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA)"
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# Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA)

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4688492d-9b12-4b7d-9df2-cb7f3a4ef51a

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA) services. This procurement process aims to fulfil the Council's statutory duties in line with the Oxfordshire Safe Accommodation Strategy and Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The contract, valued at £1,875,000 GBP, has a tender deadline of 11th November 2022 and a contract period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. The services fall under the social work and related services category and are located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity offers potential business growth for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing advocacy services for individuals affected by domestic violence. Companies well-versed in social work and related services, with a commitment to improving health outcomes and addressing inequalities, are particularly suited for this tender. The procurement method details indicate an alternative approach, creating opportunities for innovative solutions to support vulnerable individuals in need of care and support.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is committed to the procurement and implementation of IDVA services in order to enable the Council to carry out its statutory duties. The provision of services is one of 4 key strategic priorities set out in the Oxfordshire Safe Accommodation Strategy as well as the Overarching Domestic Abuse Strategy published in 2022. This service specifies provision of services meeting the required standards set out in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 to include the needs of minority groups and individuals with care and support needs to improve their health outcomes and address inequalities. Additional information: There is an option to extend for up to 2 years in aggregate. The highest range of contract value includes the optional extension period plus an allowance for additional funding , should that be made available during the life of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2a66b4-4aa2-45ab-8ea2-441729eb319a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,875,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 17:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2a66b4-4aa2-45ab-8ea2-441729eb319a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2a66b4-4aa2-45ab-8ea2-441729eb319a
  30th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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