--- title: "Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Pre Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0471e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0471e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0471e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0471e0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET" published: "2024-06-21" --- # Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Pre Market Engagement Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0471e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0471e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0471e0.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is planning a procurement process for Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services, aimed at supporting high-risk victims of abuse across Dorset. The service is set to commence on 1st April 2025. The primary procurement category is services, with a value of £4,200,000 GBP. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with key dates including the Initial engagement via PIN on 21st June 2024, an Official Invitation outlining event details on 15th July 2024, and a Market Engagement Event on 26th July 2024. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to compete for a contract to deliver IDVA services in Dorset. Companies with experience in supporting victims of domestic abuse, working with multi-agency teams, and providing services for high-risk individuals would be well-suited to participate. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in shaping the region's approach to Domestic Abuse, working closely with relevant services to ensure effective delivery of the contract. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset wishes to explore the market capabilities and appetite for the services listed in this notice, with the view to conduct a procurement based around the findings and outcomes of this Market Engagement exercise. The service is due to commence 1st April 2025. Participation in this Market Engagement exercise is voluntary, and non-participation will not preclude any party or organisation from taking part. The proposed structure of this Market Engagement exercise will be as follows: - Initial engagement via PIN (21st June 2024) - Official Invitation Outlining Event Details (15th July 2024) - Market Engagement Event (26th July 2024) This event will take place online via Microsoft Teams, please register your interest in attending and the Teams request will be sent no later than two days prior to the day. The agenda for the event will be a presentation provided by stakeholders from the Commissioner's office of Dorset Police, followed by an open Q&A session. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset may soon be looking to outsource a Supplier to deliver Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Services for High-Risk victims of abuse across Dorset. The services will be predominantly for individuals aged 16 years and over but will also provide support for individuals aged 15 years and under, in partnership with other agencies. The successful Contractor will be required to work in close partnership with other relevant Services as part of a whole system response to Domestic Abuse and to support overall Service delivery. The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage of victims. Providing support to victims and associated victims (i.e. children), supporting the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and High Risk Domestic Abuse (HRDA) process, and post intervention step down or recovery. The service will also engage with processes surrounding perpetrators of domestic abuse, such as at the High Harm Perpetrator Panel (HHPP) to further support the safeguarding of the victim and to reduce the risk to the victim of future abuse. The successful Contractor will be required to work in close partnership with other relevant Services to support overall Service delivery. The Commissioner is seeking an organisation that will effectively deliver this contract but also work as a key partner helping shape the region's approach to Domestic Abuse. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019186-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET | | Locality | WINFRITH | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT2 8DZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | West Purbeck | | Westminster constituency | South Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2024 at 13:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019186-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com - https://www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/get-in-touch/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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