--- title: "Provision of an Independent Domestic Abuse Consultancy: Production of Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment; Strategy and proposed Implementation Plan for Sandwell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddbcd54e-3624-4152-903f-7370cf985458" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddbcd54e-3624-4152-903f-7370cf985458" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddbcd54e-3624-4152-903f-7370cf985458.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddbcd54e-3624-4152-903f-7370cf985458.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-17" --- # Provision of an Independent Domestic Abuse Consultancy: Production of Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment; Strategy and proposed Implementation Plan for Sandwell Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddbcd54e-3624-4152-903f-7370cf985458 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddbcd54e-3624-4152-903f-7370cf985458) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddbcd54e-3624-4152-903f-7370cf985458.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotes for the tender titled "Provision of an Independent Domestic Abuse Consultancy: Production of Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment; Strategy and proposed Implementation Plan for Sandwell." This procurement primarily falls under the social research services category, with a focus on delivering a comprehensive assessment of domestic abuse response in Sandwell. The tender period is set to close on 1 March 2021 at 12:00hrs, while the contract duration is anticipated to be from 29 March 2021 to 28 September 2021. Interested parties must register and submit their responses through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research, consultancy, and social services, particularly those with experience in assessing needs related to domestic abuse. Organisations that specialise in social work, community services, or strategic planning aimed at addressing social issues would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will collaborate closely with the council to implement strategies that reflect local needs, potentially impacting and enhancing their reputation within the community and related sectors. ## Notice ASC099 - Provision of an Independent Domestic Abuse Consultancy: Production of Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment; Strategy and proposed Implementation Plan for Sandwell Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") invites quotes subject to the attached Specification and Contract terms and conditions for the Provision of an Independent Domestic Abuse Consultancy: Production of Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment; Strategy and proposed Implementation Plan for Sandwell. Sandwell has an established commitment to tackling domestic abuse. Our approach is based on a periodic assessment of need, emerging trends, best practice and local, regional and national priorities. Sandwell has an existing Domestic Abuse Needs assessment and 2017-2020 Strategy, and we are seeking a review and update to these and a proposed implementation plan for Sandwell. We are seeking to commission a comprehensive assessment of Sandwell's response to Domestic abuse. The purpose of the assessment is to gather information about the needs of those who are resident in Sandwell and affected by domestic abuse. This will include victims and in accordance with the proposed statutory domestic abuse definition; will include children who see, hear or witness domestic abuse and those who perpetrate domestic abuse. Recognising that some individuals and families fleeing domestic abuse may come to Sandwell and similarly some of our residents may need to leave Sandwell to reside elsewhere. We want the provider to work with Sandwell MBC and Sandwell Domestic Abuse Strategic Partnership to develop a local strategy that reflects the findings of the needs assessment and sets out our intentions for the period 2021 -2022 onwards. The duration of the contract will be approximately from 29 March 2021 to 28 September 2021, but this may be subject to change, depending on completion and approval of the final report. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 1 March 2021 at 12:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e40c87-dbee-476b-bdd2-ecbe74c8cb9a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 28 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 79315000 - Social research services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2021 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e40c87-dbee-476b-bdd2-ecbe74c8cb9a - 17 Feb 2021 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e40c87-dbee-476b-bdd2-ecbe74c8cb9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e40c87-dbee-476b-bdd2-ecbe74c8cb9a 17th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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