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title: "CBC-1091-T-LS Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service & Perpetrator Programme"
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# CBC-1091-T-LS Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service & Perpetrator Programme

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57d4f529-53fb-4a65-aa67-49098ecddd47

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the "CBC-1091-T-LS Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service & Perpetrator Programme." This initiative falls under the health and social work services sector, aiming to enhance domestic abuse support in the local community. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with applications due by 6 January 2020. The service will commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2023, targeting delivery in Shefford, United Kingdom and surrounding areas. The procurement method being utilised is the open procedure, which allows any qualified provider to apply.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in domestic violence advocacy, social work services, and other related community support services. Businesses well-versed in delivering robust and effective support for high-risk individuals, as well as those that provide community-based programmes, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This initiative not only aims to aid victims but also to foster healthier relationships, creating a stable demand for comprehensive service providers in the sector.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Councils wish to commission a provider/providers to offer an aligned domestic abuse service. The new service will include: o IDVA provision to support high- and very high-risk victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over. High and very high risk is to be determined by use of the DASH risk assessment scoring matrix, also in use for MARAC referrals, alongside professional judgement where necessary; and o A hospital-based IDVA service supporting low- and medium-risk victims who present to Bedford hospital or are identified by health professionals in the course of hospital treatment (one year only); and o A community-based perpetrator service aimed at promoting wellbeing through enabling people to have healthy relationships in families, between individuals and in the community. 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/c73736e3-8d78-4499-8c44-d3223620987f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2019 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c73736e3-8d78-4499-8c44-d3223620987f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c73736e3-8d78-4499-8c44-d3223620987f
  28th November 2019 - 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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