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title: "CBC-1636-T-LS IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service) - CORE - High Risk and Community"
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# CBC-1636-T-LS IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service) - CORE - High Risk and Community

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042e4b

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council, in collaboration with Bedford Borough Council, has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service aimed at supporting high-risk victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over. The contract, valued at £828,896, was awarded to Victim Support, with a focus on high-risk cases assessed using the DASH risk assessment matrix. The procurement, classified under social work and related services (CPV code 85300000), used an open procedure with a significant emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%). Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 19th February 2024 and the contract being signed on 29th October 2024.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with expertise in domestic violence advocacy. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their service offerings and build a strong portfolio in supporting high-risk individuals. Companies with a robust emphasis on quality service delivery and competitive pricing were well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. This contract not only provided financial growth through substantial public funding but also positioned the winning bidder, Victim Support, as a key player in the regional social services sector.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council together with Bedford Borough Council wish to commission a provider to offer an IDVA service. You are invited to tender for the IDVA provision to support high risk victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over. 'High risk' is to be determined by use of the DASH risk assessment scoring matrix, also in use for MARAC referrals, alongside professional judgement where necessary.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Central Bedfordshire Council together with Bedford Borough Council wish to commission a provider to offer an IDVA service. You are invited to tender for the IDVA provision to support high risk victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035096-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £828,896 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICKSANDS |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VICTIM SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 18:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035096-2024
- 18 Jan 2024 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001809-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire

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