--- title: "Grant Competition for Homicide Service in England and Wales" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ccff6ebb-42e7-4869-8035-477201c5a2b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccff6ebb-42e7-4869-8035-477201c5a2b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccff6ebb-42e7-4869-8035-477201c5a2b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccff6ebb-42e7-4869-8035-477201c5a2b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE." published: "2018-09-21" --- # Grant Competition for Homicide Service in England and Wales Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccff6ebb-42e7-4869-8035-477201c5a2b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccff6ebb-42e7-4869-8035-477201c5a2b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccff6ebb-42e7-4869-8035-477201c5a2b8.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is conducting a tender for the "Grant Competition for Homicide Service in England and Wales," which aims to provide support for individuals bereaved by murder and manslaughter. This procurement is classified under counselling services and is set in an active procurement stage. The tender period ends on 6th November 2018, with a contract duration beginning on 1st April 2019 and lasting until 31st March 2021. The total value of the grant is £6,820,000, and bids will be evaluated based on best value for money, with clear criteria outlined for interested parties. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and support services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in providing holistic support to bereaved individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method follows an open procedure. Successful bidders will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of services across England and Wales, and the single grant structure will necessitate innovative and collaborative approaches to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. ## Notice This Notice launches the competition for the provision of Homicide Service in England and Wales. The requirement is for an initial two year period with the option to extend for up to a further two year period. This single grant will be to provide for homicide support for those bereaved by murder and manslaughter in England and Wales. Current funding provision by the MoJ has involved separate funding and support arrangements for bereavement prior to and post 2010. The new single grant award will have one set of funding which will be inclusive of those bereaved both pre and post 2010. The services provided will include: - Caseworker Support - Peer Support - Advocacy - Specialist Therapy - Online Digital Platform for Peer-to-Peer Support The award criteria will be based in the best value for money. Potential providers will be bidding for a single service covering England and Wales and the grant will be awarded to a single or lead organisation or consortia. Variant bids will not be permitted. Additional information: 1. TYPE OF PROCEDURE: The service required will be funded by award of a grant and is subject to Cabinet Office Best Practice Guidelines. The Authority is not obliged to comply with the full requirements of the Public Contract Regulations but the Authority will conduct a process similar to the competitive procedure and will comply with its obligations of equal treatment, transparency, non-discrimination and proportionality at all times during the competition. 2. OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES: All bids will be evaluated, however, where bidders do not meet the minimum criteria identified within the bid documents, they will be excluded from the competition. 3. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT Economic and financial assessment will form part of the evaluation process. Should the criteria not be met, the Authority will exclude Potential Providers from the process. Further details of the Authority's approach are set out in the bid documents. 4. REGISTRATION The Authority will be performing events through its e-Sourcing portal known as Bravo. All bidders should follow the instructions below to express an interest in this tender: a) Login to the portal (https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?_ncp=1447947138859.221314-1) with the username and password b) Click the "PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers" link c) Click on the relevant ITT to access the content using the following: Project Code - prj_2752 ITT Code - ITT_2170 d) Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your "My PQQs / My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) e) You can now access any attachments by clicking "Buyer Attachments" in the "PQQ/ITT Details" box ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a384d831-9a9f-4e60-9fe8-a819344b9dde | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,820,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2018 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a384d831-9a9f-4e60-9fe8-a819344b9dde ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a384d831-9a9f-4e60-9fe8-a819344b9dde 21st September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/justice - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?_ncp=1447947138859.221314-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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