--- title: "Sanctuary SAFER Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db1f432e-6060-41ea-9bfa-ad748fcb35a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db1f432e-6060-41ea-9bfa-ad748fcb35a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db1f432e-6060-41ea-9bfa-ad748fcb35a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db1f432e-6060-41ea-9bfa-ad748fcb35a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-03" --- # Sanctuary SAFER Scheme Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db1f432e-6060-41ea-9bfa-ad748fcb35a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db1f432e-6060-41ea-9bfa-ad748fcb35a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db1f432e-6060-41ea-9bfa-ad748fcb35a3.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Sanctuary SAFER Scheme." This scheme aims to provide property security measures to survivors of domestic abuse in various Kent local authority areas. The contract is valued at £1,600,000 and will run from 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2025, with possible extensions. Interested parties must submit SQ submissions via the Kent Business Portal by 31 May 2023 at 12pm. The procurement stage is currently active, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 5 June 2023 at 12:00 GMT+1. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in works related to fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation to participate in a socially impactful project. Suitable businesses should be capable of delivering countywide services, conducting property assessments, and installing security measures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the buying organisation has identified SME suitability for this contract. The appointed provider will have the responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of domestic abuse survivors across the designated Kent areas, offering a meaningful avenue for business growth and positive societal impact. ## Notice Kent County Council are looking to commission a suitably qualified Provider to deliver the Property Security element of the Sanctuary Access for Eligible Residents SAFER Scheme. The SAFER Scheme is a new preventative service which will enable victims and survivors of domestic abuse to remain in their own home, where it is safe to do so and where the perpetrator does not live. The SAFER Scheme aims to improve safety, improve health, wellbeing, and prevent harm. The vision for the service is to provide and install approved property security measures to survivors of domestic abuse, adults and children, once the property has been adapted the household will be defined as residing in safe accommodation and will be in line with the new statutory duties introduced by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. KCC are looking to commission a property security Provider to undertake countywide property assessments, provide and install approved property security measures across the county, to improve safety and to aid in delaying a perpetrator gaining access to the property of the victim or survivor. This will lead to further positive outcomes such as, improved access to support for underserved groups, a reduction in victim risk level, repeat offences, homelessness, and the need for emergency accommodation. The Provider will need to demonstrate that they are cognisant of survivors needs, and able to conduct property assessments, provide and install the relevant property security measures. The service will be delivered countywide by a single Provider, with the option to subcontract specific works to secondary providers pre vetted by the Provider where necessary. The Provider will hold the contract with KCC and be ultimately responsible for the delivery of the service through the implementation and development of a responsive service that is engaged with partner agencies. The SAFER Scheme will be delivered through one lot, and Countywide delivery includes the following Kent local authority areas, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Dover, Gravesham, Folkestone and Hythe, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells. The Provider must be able to travel countywide in a timely manner. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 December 2023 and will run for a period of two years, expiring 30 November 2025 with the option for two one year extensions at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract. SQ submissions are due via the Kent Business Portal by 12pm on 31 May 2023. Please allow adequate time for uploading documents and submit responses well in advance of the closing time to avoid last minute problems. Interested parties are also asked to direct any questions via the Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6eab5a2-5704-441d-bdc1-328c42a23511 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work ## Release History - 3 May 2023 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6eab5a2-5704-441d-bdc1-328c42a23511 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6eab5a2-5704-441d-bdc1-328c42a23511 3rd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=acde3944-d8e4-ed11-8121-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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