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title: "2223-0245 Core and Targeted Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service"
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# 2223-0245 Core and Targeted Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service

Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84d9ef3c-54d8-4530-a3d9-3b759b7deb8a

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## Summary

The Islington Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Core and Targeted Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service in London. The council required the service to support survivors of domestic abuse addressing health, autonomy, resilience, and stability. The contract value is £3,480,000, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2031.

This procurement process, known as an open procedure, creates opportunities for service providers experienced in delivering domestic abuse services. Businesses knowledgeable about the impact of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) on diverse communities, and innovative in meeting survivors' needs, are well-suited to compete. The service provider, Solace Women's Aid, was awarded the contract for this tender.

## Notice

The council requires an IDVA service which will advise and support all survivors of domestic abuse to meet their needs including health, autonomy, resilience, and stability. The IDVA service will also work to improve the safety of survivors and their children and aim to prevent further harm taking place. The service will provide one-to-one support to survivors, co-ordinating multi agency provision and providing practical solutions as well as emotional support, and will: meet the needs of and provide services to all survivors, including LGBT and male survivors demonstrate anti-racist values through actions and through accountability to Black, Asian and minoritised survivors through accountability, collaboration, inclusivity, and intersectional representation demonstrate a clear focus on utilising resources providing the greatest positive impact for survivors and their families demonstrate exceptional social value improving economic, social, and environmental wellbeing 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb0c83b-6052-47f7-a327-211c995bbe9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,480,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLACE WOMEN'S AID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb0c83b-6052-47f7-a327-211c995bbe9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb0c83b-6052-47f7-a327-211c995bbe9c
  23rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d90734c9-1d60-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.islington.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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