--- title: "Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c6b1af7-ad83-4279-bfe5-ff063bed8cc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c6b1af7-ad83-4279-bfe5-ff063bed8cc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6b1af7-ad83-4279-bfe5-ff063bed8cc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6b1af7-ad83-4279-bfe5-ff063bed8cc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AYLESBURY VALE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-09" --- # Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services Buyer: AYLESBURY VALE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c6b1af7-ad83-4279-bfe5-ff063bed8cc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c6b1af7-ad83-4279-bfe5-ff063bed8cc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6b1af7-ad83-4279-bfe5-ff063bed8cc9.json) ## Summary The Aylesbury Vale District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services to Aylesbury Women's Aid. This contract falls under the Social & Other Specific Services category. The contract has an annual budget cap for each lot and will begin on 1st April 2023 for an initial 3-year period, with possible extensions subject to performance and funding availability. The tender return date was on Monday 19th September 2022, and the contract involves various service requirements to address domestic abuse and sexual violence issues. This opportunity to provide support services presents a chance for organisations to contribute to reducing domestic abuse prevalence and harm, providing counselling and therapeutic services, and supporting male and female victims of domestic and sexual violence. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in delivering social services, counselling, and advocacy support. Interested parties must register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal to participate in the selection process and submit tenders by the specified deadline. This tender process is seen as vital in ensuring victims and survivors have access to appropriate services in Buckinghamshire. ## Notice This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74-76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime') This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Lot 1: Accommodation Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or counselling/therapeutic service Service Requirements: * reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention * availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises * increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts * increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: PS585,000 Lot 2: PS86,000 Lot 3: PS40,000 Lot 4: PS40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process. Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9101409f-4256-4c38-876c-f21a31fb0499 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,755,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,745,435 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AYLESBURY VALE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP19 8FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AYLESBURY WOMEN'S AID | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2022 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9101409f-4256-4c38-876c-f21a31fb0499 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9101409f-4256-4c38-876c-f21a31fb0499 9th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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