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title: "Violence against Women and Girls Community and Refuge Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd4e"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
published: "2024-11-20"
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# Violence against Women and Girls Community and Refuge Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd4e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has initiated a procurement process for a "Violence against Women and Girls Community and Refuge Service" under the Health and social work services industry category. This tender aims to provide a comprehensive 'single point of access' crisis management, advocacy, and support service for victims of gender-based violence and offers refuge accommodation and a Sanctuary Scheme for those fleeing domestic abuse. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submission details available on the London Tenders portal. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 1200 on 10th January 2025. The contract period is initially set for three years, with potential extensions for up to an additional two years, making for a total possible duration of five years. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with the contract expected to commence shortly after the submission deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in social work services and support for vulnerable groups, particularly those with experience in crisis management and advocacy for victims of gender-based violence. Companies with robust solutions for refuge accommodation and comprehensive support services are well-suited to compete. The focus on quality (55%) and price (45%) in the award criteria allows businesses to emphasize their expertise and cost-efficiency. Successful bidders will have the chance to partner with a prominent local authority and contribute meaningfully to the community by providing essential services that address crucial social issues.

## Notice

Lewisham Council is currently out to procurement for the provision of a 'single point of access' crisis management, advocacy, and support service for victims of any form of gendered based violence. The service will support all Lewisham residents impacted by any form of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), as well as offer refuge accommodation to those fleeing domestic abuse (DA), and a Sanctuary Scheme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lewisham Council is currently out to procurement for the provision of a 'single point of access' crisis management, advocacy, and support service for victims of any form of gendered based violence. The service will support all Lewisham residents impacted by any form of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), as well as offer refuge accommodation to those fleeing domestic abuse (DA), and a Sanctuary Scheme. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 1200 on 10th January 2025.

Options: The core contract period is for three (3) years with the possibility of extensions totalling up to a further two (2) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037532-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037532-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lewisham.gov.uk
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Provenance

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