---
title: "Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d47"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)

Buyer: METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d47

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury has awarded a contract for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) services. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is now complete. The buyer, a public authority in the UK, invited tenders to provide critical support services for domestic violence victims under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Located in Bury, United Kingdom, this service is designed to enhance community safety and operate from 2025 to 2028, with a potential extension. The successful supplier in this contract, valued at approximately £1.44 million gross, is Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Ltd, an SME based in Burnley. The contract comes under the services category within the health and social work services industry, with delivery set in the UKD33 region.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social work, and related support services, particularly those with an existing focus on community safety and domestic violence intervention. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those invested in social value organisations would find such contracts beneficial. As the tender successfully attracted multiple bids from SMEs, it highlights the potential growth opportunities for businesses that can deliver quality services responsive to public health mandates. Additionally, businesses with a strong record in delivering service quality and meeting accelerated timelines within a light touch regime framework may find openings in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Bury has commissioned the current Independent Domestic Violence Advisors contract (IDVA) service since 2020. An independent domestic violence adviser is commonly known as an 'IDVA'. An IDVA's role is to support victims of domestic violence or abuse. These victims may be at high risk of harm or death from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members. The Role of an IDVA ensures that as a local authority Bury Council can keep residents safe and fulfil their duty under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067995-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2025-10-06 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,199,396 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFENET DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 17:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067995-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 17:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051051-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067995-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051051-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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