--- title: "Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48316962-b4e2-488f-bbfc-8d6484a9d836" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48316962-b4e2-488f-bbfc-8d6484a9d836" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48316962-b4e2-488f-bbfc-8d6484a9d836.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48316962-b4e2-488f-bbfc-8d6484a9d836.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-25" --- # Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48316962-b4e2-488f-bbfc-8d6484a9d836 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48316962-b4e2-488f-bbfc-8d6484a9d836) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48316962-b4e2-488f-bbfc-8d6484a9d836.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is inviting bids for the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS), aimed at providing support to victims of domestic abuse aged 16 and older within the region. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, encompasses five distinct lots under a single provider framework, with the contract spanning a four-year period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the overall contract value is set at £20 million. Interested parties must submit their bids by 6th December 2024. The service categories include community services, health, and social work services, with a primary focus on delivering comprehensive support in safe accommodation, healthcare, and the justice system. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in community support services, victim advocacy, and health and social care training. Businesses equipped to provide multifaceted support, including accommodation services, healthcare-related victim support, and specialist training in domestic abuse, will find this contract particularly well-aligned with their expertise. By participating, organisations can establish or enhance their presence within Gloucestershire, potentially securing a stable stream of government-funded projects that align with statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. ## Notice This is a single provider framework agreement. The framework will have 5 lots and tenderers are required to submit one composite bid covering all lots. The framework is for 4 years with no option to extend. The services described in this section reflect the requirements to provide support to victims of domestic abuse in Gloucestershire aged 16 and older who need or are accessing safe accommodation1, and may include co-location within safe accommodation, the housing sector or housing services where specified at call-off. Services called off under this Lot will be subject to ongoing availability of central government grant funding to support the council in meeting its statutory duties to provide support in domestic abuse safe accommodation under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Additional services may be called off under this Lot should further funding be made available e.g., via another central government grant. Each call-off will specify the term and budget agreed at the call-off negotiation stage. For the purposes of this specification, safe accommodation is as defined within the statutory guidance (and future call offs will reflect any amendments to this definition). Commissioners will advise the provider of eligible safe accommodation provision in the county, as applicable to the delivery of support within safe accommodation. LOTS: Lot A - Core support for victims which may include overall service management and the main front door for the service, support victims/survivors across a spectrum of risk, support to the multi-agency response to domestic abuse, prevention & early intervention work, entry level & basic domestic abuse training to professionals, awareness raising, co-location of staff with other specialist services and a protected characteristic champions approach. Lot B - Support in safe accommodation which may include support to access safe accommodation, direct support within specified safe accommodation, referrals to other support for victims in safe accommodation, management of a flexible funding pot, co-located workers within the registered provider sector and upskilling/training for workers in the registered provider sector. Lot C - Support in the Health System which may include: Health Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) co-located within hospital settings or other health settings, other direct support for victims within health settings, General Practice Development Workers (upskilling staff within primary care) and wider upskilling of staff within the health system. Lot D - Support in the Courts and Criminal Justice System, which may include: Response IDVAs working with the police, IDVA support within the court system, advocacy within the family courts and specialist training to litigants in person Lot E - Training, awareness raising and engagement, which may include: training for professionals both entry level and more advanced training for front line professionals, coordination of networks and commun ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6e86fe-a203-4ed3-b9f0-88bd8a83a473 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 25 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2024 at 20:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6e86fe-a203-4ed3-b9f0-88bd8a83a473 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6e86fe-a203-4ed3-b9f0-88bd8a83a473 25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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