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title: "GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055947"
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# GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055947

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## Summary

The procurement process for the GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. It was designed as an open, below-threshold competition, focusing on research and development services within the UK region indicated as 'UKD3'. The contract has been awarded, marking the process as complete, with EQUALITY COLLABS LTD serving as the supplier. The contract commenced on 23rd December 2025 and is scheduled to end by 4th September 2026, with a gross value of £89,580. The initiative is strategically important for the future direction of Victims' Services in Greater Manchester, aiming to renew the support framework for victims of domestic and sexual violence in alignment with government guidance and best practices.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and capability building, particularly those specialising in developing innovative, victim-focused strategies. It is especially suitable for SMEs with expertise in engaging stakeholders and fostering collaborative environments, as the task is deeply participative in nature. Businesses with experience in transforming public sector service delivery, especially in alignment with strategic recommendations and best practice frameworks, will find this tender presents avenues for substantial growth and development. The reviewed workforce model and its recommendations could position successful bidders at the forefront of similar future tenders, especially given the emphasis on alignment with Ministry of Justice requirements and victim advocacy best practices.

## Notice

GMCA has awarded a contract for the provision of GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce . This contract is for a provider to engage with the GMCA and local partners to undertake a transformational review of the GMCA's Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor/Independent Sexual Violence Advisor commissioning and workforce model in GM. This contract is of key strategic importance to the future direction of Victims' Services in GM given the need to change the existing support model to better support the needs and experience of victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The GMCA requires the successful provider to: - Develop a process and final sustainable recommendations that are victim focused and reflect the voice of lived experience - Creatively engage with a range of partners at all stages of the process to engender buy-in, discover and define the issues; develop innovative proposals, test and deliver the model and design evaluation processes - Demonstrably draws on best practice and government guidance to ensure the commissioning model aligns. Further information on the nature and scope of the contract requirements can be found in the procurement documentation.

### Planning Information

GMCA are inviting feedback from potential suppliers for a potential Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce. In the published document, you will find a description of the service, indicative details of the procurement process and a set of questions we are looking for potential bidders/suppliers to complete and return to inform the final design of the procurement.
The deadline for returning your response to this pre-market engagement exercise is 5pm on Friday 18th July 2025. 
Responses must be returned via the Chest (the Nort-West e-procurement platform). 
The advert for this preliminary market engagement exercise can be found via this link: 
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ad6d1559-db58-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085803-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUALITY COLLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085803-2025
- 28 Aug 2025 at 08:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051788-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046870-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 13:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037485-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085803-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051788-2025
  28th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046870-2025
  7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037485-2025
  4th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ad6d1559-db58-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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