--- title: "2223-0251 - Domestic Abuse Refuge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ed5fe31-66f6-4cbd-8dc9-40fea4709fad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ed5fe31-66f6-4cbd-8dc9-40fea4709fad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed5fe31-66f6-4cbd-8dc9-40fea4709fad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed5fe31-66f6-4cbd-8dc9-40fea4709fad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLINGTON COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-21" --- # 2223-0251 - Domestic Abuse Refuge Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed5fe31-66f6-4cbd-8dc9-40fea4709fad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ed5fe31-66f6-4cbd-8dc9-40fea4709fad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed5fe31-66f6-4cbd-8dc9-40fea4709fad.json) ## Summary The Islington Council has initiated a tender process for a Domestic Abuse Refuge service. The contract is aimed at providing refuge accommodation and support services to survivors of domestic abuse in Islington. The tender falls under the social work and related services category with a contract value of £1,309,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with the tender period ending on 31st January 2024 and the contract expected to start on 1st April 2024, lasting until 1st April 2031. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in social work and related services to support survivors of domestic abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in providing inclusive refuge services, one-to-one and peer support, and demonstrating anti-racist values will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus is on delivering exceptional social value and improving the wellbeing of survivors and their families in Islington. ## Notice Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers to provide a Domestic Abuse Refuge service. Background Islington Council and its partners are committed to the provision of excellent services to address domestic abuse. The domestic abuse refuge service will be critical in reducing the level and impact of domestic abuse in Islington by increasing the safety of survivors and their families. The requirement This contract is for a domestic abuse refuge accommodation and support service commissioned by Islington Council. The new contract will require a successful bidder to have access to premises from the contract start date, that provides a secure and inclusive, welcoming community atmosphere. The specification that is published with this contract opportunity provides details of the provision the council is seeking from the provider: - The service will be designed to meet the specific needs of women escaping abuse and be inclusive to women self-identifying as transgender women. The refuge service will operate in women-only buildings and only employ women staff. - The service will provide a safe place to stay for survivors and their children and will aim to address both practical and emotional needs of families. - The service will provide women and their children with one to one and peer support aiming to enable families to cope with the trauma they've experienced, leave abusive relationships, regain their self-esteem and support them to begin rebuilding their life in safety and independence. - The service will demonstrate anti-racist values through actions and accountability to survivors from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds based on collaboration, inclusivity, and intersectional representation. - Islington Council and partners will work with the provider to develop the service to meet the needs of survivors and their families. To enable us to do this we require a service provider who is knowledgeable about the impact of violence against women and girls (VAWG) on diverse communities, experienced in delivering domestic abuse services and who will work innovatively to meet the needs of survivors and their families. - The service provider will demonstrate a clear focus on utilising resources providing the greatest positive impact for survivors and their families. - The service provider will demonstrate exceptional social value improving economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of survivors and their families. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1baacb61-4af9-45f5-8f97-6bb7124ad7d9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,309,000 | | 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 | ISLINGTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 2UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1baacb61-4af9-45f5-8f97-6bb7124ad7d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1baacb61-4af9-45f5-8f97-6bb7124ad7d9 21st December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://procontract.due-north.com Supplier expression of interest instructions ## Notice URLs - http://www.islington.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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