--- title: "Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response Services for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0487b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0487b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487b1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response Services for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire Buyer: 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0487b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0487b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487b1.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire has issued a tender titled "Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response Services for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire." This falls under the Counselling services category (CPV code 85312320) and is part of the services procurement category. The project aims to provide countywide support for victims of domestic abuse assessed as medium and high risk. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The tender stage is currently active, with key dates including a tender release on 5th August 2024, tender closing on 9th September 2024, and the award being announced on 23rd September 2024. The total budget for the full contract term is £1,020,000, based on an annual allocation of £340,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically via the Atamis e-tendering system. This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in counselling and health services, particularly those experienced in handling domestic abuse cases. Companies capable of providing effective safety planning and therapeutic responses to assist high-risk victims through the criminal justice system will find this contract particularly suitable. The contract's structure allows for sustained engagement over an initial two-year period, with a potential one-year extension, presenting a significant long-term engagement opportunity. Such a contract could support business growth by expanding service offerings within the public sector and enhancing the company's portfolio in the field of public order and safety. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is seeking a countywide Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response services to safeguard, through effective safety planning, victims of domestic abuse who are assessed as high risk and reduce their risk. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is seeking a countywide Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response services to safeguard, through effective safety planning, victims of domestic abuse who are assessed as medium and high risk and reduce their risk. The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with 1 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is PS1,020,000.00 for the full contract term, this figure is based on a budget of PS340,000 per annum. Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document. Basic indicative timelines are as follows: Tender release: 05/08/2024 Tender close: 09/09/2024 Tender award: 23/09/2024. Additional information: If you have any questions in relation to this tender opportunity, please utilise the messaging portal via the e tendering system Atamis - https://7force.force.com Renewal: One option to extend for 12 month period upon agreement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024525-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £340,000 | | Lots value | £340,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES | | Locality | MARTLESHAM HEATH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP5 3QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024525-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com - https://www.bipsolutions.com/ - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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