--- title: "HCC 01/22 - Provision of services for high-risk victims of domestic abuse" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-13" --- # HCC 01/22 - Provision of services for high-risk victims of domestic abuse Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "HCC 01/22 - Provision of services for high-risk victims of domestic abuse". This initiative aims to establish a countywide service providing support within safe accommodation and Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) Services. The procurement is occurring in Hertfordshire, with the tender deadline set for February 11, 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £16,519,578, with potential extensions available for up to three additional years, depending on various factors such as supplier performance and financial resources. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in providing advocacy and accommodation support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations that specialise in supporting high-risk individuals facing domestic abuse would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this tender could facilitate substantial growth and establish successful partnerships within public service frameworks, enabling businesses to make a tangible impact in their communities. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') went out to procurement for the provision of a countywide service for high-risk victims of domestic abuse which provides support within safe accommodation and an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) Service. ### Lot Information Support Within Safe Accommodation Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') went out to procurement for the provision of a countywide service for high-risk victims of domestic abuse which provides support within safe accommodation and an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) Service.The approach was based on stakeholder engagement and lessons learnt from existing commissioned services, to procure support within safe accommodation and an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service via two Lots.This Lot 1: Support Within Safe AccommodationThe estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.7) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions, together with their possible durations. It should be noted that this figure includes VAT which may or may not be relevant dependent if VAT is applicableFor the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately PS2,416,390.80 for Lot 1 and PS887,524.80 for Lot 2. As detailed above, it must be noted that this figure includes VAT which may or may not be relevant dependent if VAT is applicable.The Contract is awarded for an initial term of Two (2) years, with the option to extend the Contract by a further two (2) years and then a subsequent one (1) year, so up to a maximum Three (3) further years. It must be noted that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Options: There is the option to extend the Contract by a further two (2) years and then a subsequent one (1) year, so up to a maximum Three (3) further years extensions. Renewal: This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the initial Contract period. There is an option to extend the Contract by a further two (2) years and then a subsequent one (1) year, so up to a maximum Three (3) further years extensions. Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') went out to procurement for the provision of a countywide service for high-risk victims of domestic abuse which provides support within safe accommodation and an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) Service.The approach was based on stakeholder engagement and lessons learnt from existing commissioned services, to procure support within safe accommodation and an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service via two Lots.This Lot 2: Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.7) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions, together with their possible durations. It should be noted that this figure includes VAT which may or may not be relevant dependent if VAT is applicableFor the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately PS2,416,390.80 for Lot 1 and PS887,524.80 for Lot 2. As detailed above, it must be noted that this figure includes VAT which may or may not be relevant dependent if VAT is applicable.The Contract is awarded for an initial term of Two (2) years, with the option to extend the Contract by a further two (2) years and then a subsequent one (1) year, so up to a maximum Three (3) further years. It must be noted that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Options: There is the option to extend the Contract by a further two (2) years and then a subsequent one (1) year, so up to a maximum Three (3) further years extensions. Renewal: This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the initial Contract period. There is an option to extend the Contract by a further two (2) years and then a subsequent one (1) year, so up to a maximum Three (3) further years extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009884-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Apr 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,519,578 | | Lots value | £16,519,578 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,607,830 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | REFUGE; SAFER PLACES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2022 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009884-2022 - 12 Jan 2022 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000845-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0309e5.json.