--- title: "Pan Essex Domestic Abuse Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68a420a2-0469-4209-afba-ed8663a5c0cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68a420a2-0469-4209-afba-ed8663a5c0cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68a420a2-0469-4209-afba-ed8663a5c0cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68a420a2-0469-4209-afba-ed8663a5c0cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-25" --- # Pan Essex Domestic Abuse Services Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68a420a2-0469-4209-afba-ed8663a5c0cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68a420a2-0469-4209-afba-ed8663a5c0cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68a420a2-0469-4209-afba-ed8663a5c0cf.json) ## Summary The Essex County Council, in collaboration with Thurrock Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council, and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, has initiated the "Pan Essex Domestic Abuse Services" procurement process. This tender, falling under the "Social work and related services" category (CPV code 85300000), aims to redesign and enhance the domestic abuse service offerings in Essex. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing fair competition above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids before the tender period closes on 30th September 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030, with an estimated contract value of £45 million, potentially rising to £65 million depending on future funding availability. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its focus on social work services. Companies specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in domestic abuse response and related social work, will find this tender particularly suited for them. The Council's collaborative approach implies a stable, long-term commitment, making it an attractive venture for businesses aiming for sustained growth and societal impact in the Essex region. ## Notice Essex County Council ("The Council"), Thurrock Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner have come together in collaboration to redesign the Domestic Abuse service offer for the people of Essex. This collaborative approach also includes conjoint working to ensure a joined up approach to responding to incidents of domestic abuse within Essex. Our initial funding envelope is PS25 million over the lifetime of the contract and is distributed across the lots based on forecasted demand data. In addition, the budgetary projections for this service incorporate flexibility to respond to increased demand depending on the availability of potential additional external funding amounting to PS20 million during the lifetime of the contract. For the avoidance of any further doubt, any additional funding will be in line with the rates and costings set out within the tender of awarded bidders Please be advised that the Council is unable to guarantee access to any additional funding at the point of tender and any variation of the stated contract value for this procurement remains subject to further internal governance at the Council's sole discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16394b41-b477-4ece-b44c-295b9de8e718 | | 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 | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | 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 - 25 Jul 2024 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16394b41-b477-4ece-b44c-295b9de8e718 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16394b41-b477-4ece-b44c-295b9de8e718 25th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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