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title: "Domestic Abuse Refuge Support and Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03931b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD"
published: "2024-01-31"
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# Domestic Abuse Refuge Support and Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03931b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Enfield has awarded a contract for "Domestic Abuse Refuge Support and Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy service" to Solace Women's Aid. The procurement involved providing temporary accommodation and support/advocacy for women subjected to domestic abuses. The estimated contract value is £2,793,854, signed on 21st December 2023, for a duration of 7 years. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The buying organisation, London Borough of Enfield, engaged in this tender for health and social work services, targeting survivors of domestic abuse with a mix of quality and price criteria.

The forthcoming contract opportunity by the London Borough of Enfield will provide domestic abuse refuge and advocacy services, aiming to secure the safety of survivors of domestic violence. This opportunity is suited for businesses capable of offering accommodation support and domestic violence advocacy services. The procurement involves two main elements: providing refuge accommodation and independent advocacy support. Interested suppliers can participate by submitting tenders on the London Tenders Portal before the 8th of August 2023. The estimated total contract value is approximately £2,864,000 over seven years, with the first year guaranteed at £422,000. The contract may be extended up to 4 years, subject to funding availability and performance evaluation.

## Notice

The procurement is for the provision of temporary accommodation and support/advocacy for women aged 16 years and above including their children (where applicable) who are subjected to domestic abuses. The procurement consists of two elements: accommodation for those fleeing abuse in a purpose built 21-bed refuge accommodation (Refuge) and advocacy support for survivors of domestic abuse targeting high-risk survivors of domestic and sexual violence and children at risk of harm with the primary object of securing their safety.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement consists of two elements: 1) providing accommodation and support in a purpose built 21-bed refuge accommodation (Refuge); 2) providing independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVA) and Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy Service (ISVA) support for survivors of domestic abuse targeting high-risk survivors of domestic and sexual violence and children at risk of harm with the primary object of securing their safety. Additional information: The PS2883854 procurement value is for full 7-year contract term inclusive of three-year initial period and two-year plus two-year extension. Out of this amount, PS15,000 per year is not guaranteed beyond the first year of the contract.

Options: The proposed contract is for an initial term of 3 years. The contracting authority, at its absolute sole discretion, may exercise an option to extend the contract at the end of the initial term for a further period or periods of up to 4 years in 2 years increment, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Renewal: Any renewal will be dependent on funding beyond the term of this proposed contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003207-2024 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,864,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,793,854 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD |
| Locality | ENFIELD |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN1 3XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI54 Enfield |
| Local authority | Enfield |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Enfield North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003207-2024
- 7 Jul 2023 at 04:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019371-2023
- 20 Dec 2022 at 21:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036122-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.enfield.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bf715257-da1b-ee11-8123-005056b64545
- https://www.londontenders.org/

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