--- title: "Grant Opportunity for Specialist Service to Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Victims" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-613d6a69-21d0-4ea4-9130-526fd3163905" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-613d6a69-21d0-4ea4-9130-526fd3163905" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-613d6a69-21d0-4ea4-9130-526fd3163905.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-613d6a69-21d0-4ea4-9130-526fd3163905.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-31" --- # Grant Opportunity for Specialist Service to Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Victims Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-613d6a69-21d0-4ea4-9130-526fd3163905 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-613d6a69-21d0-4ea4-9130-526fd3163905) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-613d6a69-21d0-4ea4-9130-526fd3163905.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting grant applications for the "Grant Opportunity for Specialist Service to Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Victims", aimed at providing community-based support in Sandwell for victims aged 16 and over. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications due by 5pm on 30th November 2018. A grant of up to £287,964 is available per annum for the years 2019-2021, with the work expected to commence on 1st April 2019. Eligible applicants must have a demonstrated history of delivering similar services and should review the eligibility criteria available on Sandwell Council's website. This tender presents a significant opportunity for third sector organisations experienced in delivering support services for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include non-profit organisations and community action providers that focus on social work services. The procurement method is by grant funding, and successful applicants will progress through a two-stage application process, culminating in a decision by 21st December 2018, thus offering a potential pathway for scaling their operations and enhancing service provision in the region. ## Notice Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are inviting grant applications from suitably skilled and experienced third sector providers to support the delivery of community-based support in Sandwell for victims of domestic abuse and /or sexual violence who are aged 16 and over. A grant of up to PS287,964 is available per annum for 2019-2021, with a view to work commencing on 1st April 2019. The successful applicant will have a track record of delivering similar interventions to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. They will be a third sector provider who is eligible to receive this grant. Please refer to the information in this link to check eligibility: http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/downloads/file/3954/third_sector_definition_november_2012 There will be a two-stage application process. For the first stage, grant application forms should be submitted by 5pm on Friday 30th November via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Tenders/Current . Those applicants who successfully get through stage one will be invited to submit further details of their proposals on Wednesday 19th December. This may include a presentation of your proposals to a decision-making panel. The successful applicant will be notified by Friday 21st December 2018. Clarification questions on this grant opportunity can be submitted by Wednesday 16th November. The Grant Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of applications is 30 November 2018 at 17:00 hours. Additional information: The Grant Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of applications is 30 November 2018 at 17:00 hours. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Grant Funding Funding Description Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are inviting grant applications from suitably skilled and experienced third sector providers to support the delivery of community-based support in Sandwell for victims of domestic abuse and /or sexual violence who are aged 16 and over. A grant of up to PS287,964 is available per annum for 2019-2021, with a view to work commencing on 1st April 2019. The successful applicant will have a track record of delivering similar interventions to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. They will be a third sector provider who is eligible to receive this grant. Please refer to the information in this link to check eligibility: http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/downloads/file/3954/third_sector_definition_november_2012 There will be a two-stage application process. For the first stage, grant application forms should be submitted by 5pm on Friday 30th November via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Tenders/Current . Those applicants who successfully get through stage one will be invited to submit further details of their proposals on Wednesday 19th December. This may include a presentation of your proposals to a decision-making panel. The successful applicant will be notified by Friday 21st December 2018. Clarification questions on this grant opportunity can be submitted by Wednesday 16th November. The Grant Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of applications is 30 November 2018 at 17:00 hours. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01401db0-e818-4e00-b073-38356298a3e7 | | 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 | 31 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 31 Oct 2018 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01401db0-e818-4e00-b073-38356298a3e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01401db0-e818-4e00-b073-38356298a3e7 31st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/downloads/file/3954/third_sector_definition_november_2012 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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