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title: "INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORS (IDVA) FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND VULNERABILITIES"
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# INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORS (IDVA) FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND VULNERABILITIES

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef8f

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## Summary

Medway Council is actively seeking an experienced contractor to provide Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) for domestic abuse survivors with additional needs and vulnerabilities. The tender, titled "INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORS (IDVA) FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND VULNERABILITIES," falls under the category of domestic services within the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition, ensuring a transparent selection process. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 17th December 2025, following the enquiry period deadline on 15th December 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and domestic abuse support, especially those with expertise in addressing complex needs within communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing support to vulnerable individuals can find this tender particularly suitable, as the procurement process encourages diverse participation beyond the threshold. With a focus on providing tailored support services, businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in technical questioning, social value contributions, and competitive pricing stand a good chance in securing the contract, valued at £75,000 gross. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your business within the domestic services sector in the UK, contributing directly to community well-being and protection in Medway.

## Notice

Medway Council wish to select and appoint a suitable Contractor and invites contractors to submit a quotation to meet the Council's requirements set out in this specification of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). The specification explains the overall model, service requirements, how people eligible for the service will be identified, the outcomes expected from the service and how they will be measured. Medway Council is seeking an experienced Provider to provide one IDVA for Domestic Abuse survivors who have additional needs and vulnerabilities. Medway Council identified a need to target support for Domestic Abuse victims with additional needs and vulnerabilities within the community. This will increase the support available in Medway and provide support to people with additional vulnerabilities who often are excluded from services. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Domestic-services./2P9KF3X6RR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2P9KF3X6RR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080099-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | £62,500 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98514000 - Domestic services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080099-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080099-2025
  5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2P9KF3X6RR
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/??notice-title??/2P9KF3X6RR
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Domestic-services./2P9KF3X6RR
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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