--- title: "2223-0248 Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic women Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69d41960-e3fc-4f92-8ff3-5a01c6133812" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69d41960-e3fc-4f92-8ff3-5a01c6133812" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69d41960-e3fc-4f92-8ff3-5a01c6133812.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69d41960-e3fc-4f92-8ff3-5a01c6133812.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLINGTON COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-26" --- # 2223-0248 Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic women Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69d41960-e3fc-4f92-8ff3-5a01c6133812 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69d41960-e3fc-4f92-8ff3-5a01c6133812) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69d41960-e3fc-4f92-8ff3-5a01c6133812.json) ## Summary The Islington Council has issued a tender for the provision of a domestic abuse advocacy and support service specifically aimed at Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic women. The service is intended to address the needs of these communities in Islington, providing essential support for survivors of various forms of violence against women and girls. The contract value is £1,184,000 GBP, with the tender closing on 2nd February 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 1st July 2030. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses experienced in delivering services to diverse communities, particularly those focused on social welfare and anti-violence initiatives, to contribute positively to the well-being of survivors and their families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process, which aims to deliver exceptional social value by addressing the unique challenges faced by Black, Asian, and minoritised women in Islington. ## Notice This contract is for a domestic abuse advocacy and support service commissioned by Islington Council. - The service will be independently developed, led and delivered by and for Black, Asian and minoritised women, promoting social and community cohesion. The service will respond specifically to the needs of Black, Asian and minoritised women who have experienced violence and will reach communities and individuals who face multiple barriers to accessing statutory and other voluntary services. - The service will provide IDVA roles embedded within Islington's voluntary and community sector settings who will provide support to survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and other oppressive and harmful practices. - The service will provide one-to-one support to survivors of VAWG and domestic abuse, co-ordinating multi agency support and safety planning by providing practical solutions in Islington. - This service will meet the needs of and provide services to Black, Asian and minoritised women including transgender women. - The service will demonstrate anti-racist values through actions and accountability to Black, Asian and survivors from 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 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/4eb2e2b9-3b3a-4c1b-9072-373620a3acf5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 1 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,184,000 | | 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 | N7 7EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Finsbury Park | | Westminster constituency | Islington North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2023 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb2e2b9-3b3a-4c1b-9072-373620a3acf5 - 23 Dec 2022 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04588995-c9ad-44a7-863a-a83dbdf90e59 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb2e2b9-3b3a-4c1b-9072-373620a3acf5 26th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04588995-c9ad-44a7-863a-a83dbdf90e59 23rd December 2022 - 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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