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title: "Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services"
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# Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0348b5

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services" in the health and social work services industry category. The procurement involved the contracting authority seeking qualified organisations to provide support services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in Buckinghamshire. The contract is divided into four lots, with a total annual budget cap allocated for each lot. Interested organisations were required to submit tenders through the Buckinghamshire Business Portal by the specified deadline of midday on 19th September 2022.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for organisations offering accommodation, counselling, therapeutic services, and support for victims of domestic and sexual violence to contribute to the welfare of individuals in Buckinghamshire. Businesses specialising in social services, welfare services, guidance, and counselling services for vulnerable populations may find this procurement opportunity suitable for their expertise. By meeting the specified service requirements and adhering to the procurement criteria, organisations can potentially secure a contract to deliver essential support services to victims and survivors in the region.

## Notice

This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74-76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime') This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: PS585,000 Lot 2: PS86,000 Lot 3: PS40,000 Lot 4: PS40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process.??Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity

### Lot Information

Sexual Violence and Abuse Services

This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74-76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime') This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Lot 1: Accommodation Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or counselling/therapeutic service Service Requirements: * reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention * availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises * increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts * increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents Providers shall: * adhere to relevant legislation, national standards & policy * deliver outcome focused services, underpinned by responsive, agile, flexible, & evolving service delivery models * deliver gender & trauma informed, needs-led & intersectional services, with victim & survivor safety at the heart * identify & address barriers to accessing services, ensuring accessibility for all, including those with complex needs, & experiencing multiple disadvantage/marginalisation * utilise voices & views of victims & survivors to shape & develop service delivery * proactively contribute to development, delivery & embedding of a 'Tell Us Once' model, with a single point of access & information, & a streamlined referral pathway * build & maintain positive relationships & work in cooperative, coordinated & aligned ways with DA & SVA providers/services, statutory & other relevant partners * promote & raise awareness of service provision, with a focus on increasing referrals from underrepresented partner agencies & cohorts of victims & survivors * contribute to development of Buckinghamshire DA data & intelligence Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. ? The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: PS585,000 Lot 2: PS86,000 Lot 3: PS40,000 Lot 4: PS40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process.??Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal.? You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:? ?www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk? Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Renewal: Contract start date 01/04/2023 for 3 years, with the option to extend for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding

Accommodation Based and Community Based Service

This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74-76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime') This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Lot 1: Accommodation Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or counselling/therapeutic service Service Requirements: * reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention * availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises * increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts * increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents Providers shall: * adhere to relevant legislation, national standards & policy * deliver outcome focused services, underpinned by responsive, agile, flexible, & evolving service delivery models * deliver gender & trauma informed, needs-led & intersectional services, with victim & survivor safety at the heart * identify & address barriers to accessing services, ensuring accessibility for all, including those with complex needs, & experiencing multiple disadvantage/marginalisation * utilise voices & views of victims & survivors to shape & develop service delivery * proactively contribute to development, delivery & embedding of a 'Tell Us Once' model, with a single point of access & information, & a streamlined referral pathway * build & maintain positive relationships & work in cooperative, coordinated & aligned ways with DA & SVA providers/services, statutory & other relevant partners * promote & raise awareness of service provision, with a focus on increasing referrals from underrepresented partner agencies & cohorts of victims & survivors * contribute to development of Buckinghamshire DA data & intelligence Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. ? The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: PS585,000 Lot 2: PS86,000 Lot 3: PS40,000 Lot 4: PS40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process.??Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal.? You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:? ?www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk? Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Counselling and Therapeutic Service

This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74-76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime') This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Lot 1: Accommodation Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or counselling/therapeutic service Service Requirements: * reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention * availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises * increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts * increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents Providers shall: * adhere to relevant legislation, national standards & policy * deliver outcome focused services, underpinned by responsive, agile, flexible, & evolving service delivery models * deliver gender & trauma informed, needs-led & intersectional services, with victim & survivor safety at the heart * identify & address barriers to accessing services, ensuring accessibility for all, including those with complex needs, & experiencing multiple disadvantage/marginalisation * utilise voices & views of victims & survivors to shape & develop service delivery * proactively contribute to development, delivery & embedding of a 'Tell Us Once' model, with a single point of access & information, & a streamlined referral pathway * build & maintain positive relationships & work in cooperative, coordinated & aligned ways with DA & SVA providers/services, statutory & other relevant partners * promote & raise awareness of service provision, with a focus on increasing referrals from underrepresented partner agencies & cohorts of victims & survivors * contribute to development of Buckinghamshire DA data & intelligence Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. ? The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: PS585,000 Lot 2: PS86,000 Lot 3: PS40,000 Lot 4: PS40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process.??Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal.? You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:? ?www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk? Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Male Domestic Abuse Service

This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74-76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime') This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Lot 1: Accommodation Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or counselling/therapeutic service Service Requirements: * reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention * availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises * increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts * increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents Providers shall: * adhere to relevant legislation, national standards & policy * deliver outcome focused services, underpinned by responsive, agile, flexible, & evolving service delivery models * deliver gender & trauma informed, needs-led & intersectional services, with victim & survivor safety at the heart * identify & address barriers to accessing services, ensuring accessibility for all, including those with complex needs, & experiencing multiple disadvantage/marginalisation * utilise voices & views of victims & survivors to shape & develop service delivery * proactively contribute to development, delivery & embedding of a 'Tell Us Once' model, with a single point of access & information, & a streamlined referral pathway * build & maintain positive relationships & work in cooperative, coordinated & aligned ways with DA & SVA providers/services, statutory & other relevant partners * promote & raise awareness of service provision, with a focus on increasing referrals from underrepresented partner agencies & cohorts of victims & survivors * contribute to development of Buckinghamshire DA data & intelligence Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. ? The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: PS585,000 Lot 2: PS86,000 Lot 3: PS40,000 Lot 4: PS40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process.??Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal.? You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:? ?www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk? Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034880-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,755,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,745,435 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AYLESBURY WOMEN'S AID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034880-2022
- 7 Jul 2022 at 09:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018582-2022
- 21 Jun 2022 at 11:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016912-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org
- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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