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title: "Domestic Homicide Review Readers"
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# Domestic Homicide Review Readers

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95ccf040-9b96-439e-ac96-6b17fd04a23c

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## Summary

The Home Office is initiating a tender for the "Domestic Homicide Review Readers" service, which involves producing written reports assessing the quality of Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs). This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research and consultancy services. The tender period closed on 15th July 2019, and the awarded contract commenced on 1st October 2019, running until 30th September 2020. The procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure and has a total estimated value of £100,000. The evaluation of bids will be based on required expertise in domestic abuse and DHR processes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in domestic abuse, research services, and report writing. Companies that possess experience in managing complex materials and delivering concise assessments within set timeframes will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, offering an avenue for growth in these crucial public service areas.

## Notice

The DHR Readers service will produce written reports assessing the quality of DHRs. These reports will be provided to the Home Office to support the work of the DHR Quality Assurance Panel. The DHR Readers service will be required to assess approximately 100 DHRs per year (dependent on the number of DHRs submitted to the Home Office). The DHR Readers service will receive usually 8 or 9 DHRs per month to assess and will be required to provide written assessment reports within 15-21 days of receipt of the DHRs. DHR reports consist of an overview report and an executive summary. Overview reports can be anything from 15 - 150 pages long and executive summaries are usually between 10 to 50 pages. The written assessment report should include: * a summary of the DHR; * comments on key aspects of the review including, for example: o timescales of the review; o scope of the review; o DHR panel membership; o involvement of family and friends in the review process; and o language and tone of the review. * a list of the findings of the review; * examples of good practice / areas for concern exemplified by the review (for example, if the review deals with a particular issue very well or, conversely, demonstrates concerning practice in how the review was conducted or drafted); and * any recommendations for the Quality Assurance panel and/or national lessons to be highlighted. Bidders will be required to demonstrate their knowledge, experience and expertise in domestic abuse, including DHRs. Bidders should also have experience of reviewing complex material to produce high quality, clear and concise assessments within a prescribed timeframe. Please email your expression of interest to: Collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk by 15th July and title your email DHR Readers. An e-sourcing tool will be used as part of the tender process. It is advisable to register your details in advance to gain access to tender documents https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris week commencing 27th July 19. Please note a DUNS number is required to register onto the portal, further details are within the link if needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f352c302-a9d0-42da-b8dc-f583f724d7eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUALITY ETHICAL ASSESSMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2019 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f352c302-a9d0-42da-b8dc-f583f724d7eb
- 28 Jun 2019 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d599e4bd-fcbf-4db5-80e6-132dd86bf949
- 22 Jul 2018 at 12:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b6bcad-288a-414b-9061-9c68e96dd402

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f352c302-a9d0-42da-b8dc-f583f724d7eb
  8th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d599e4bd-fcbf-4db5-80e6-132dd86bf949
  28th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b6bcad-288a-414b-9061-9c68e96dd402
  22nd July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris

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