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title: "Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146165"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-20"
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# Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)

Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146165

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## Summary

Cardiff Council has initiated the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)". This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on social care. The Council plans to tender for four specific services within this agenda, divided into separate lots. A market engagement event for interested parties will be held on the afternoon of Friday, 29th November 2024 at County Hall, Cardiff. Expressions of interest to attend must be submitted by Thursday, 28th November 2024 noon. The total value of the contracts is approximately GBP 4.53 million, with the procurement aiming to award separate contracts for each of the four services identified, encompassing advice, safe accommodation, and specialist support for different age groups.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with expertise in handling matters related to domestic abuse, and violence prevention. Prospective bidders that can offer innovative and flexible service delivery, while supporting a diverse clientele, including individuals from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, will find this procurement especially relevant. Smaller enterprises focusing on niche support services for victims of violence, children, and early years support would be well-positioned to benefit from this tender. Participation in the market engagement event will provide a strategic advantage to understand the specific requirements and expectations set by Cardiff Council.

## Notice

Cardiff Council is seeking to recommission its current arrangements for specialist service for female victims of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence - called RISE Cardiff. In April 2018 Cardiff Council implemented a newly commissioned specialist service for female victims of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. This comprehensive service replaced the previous arrangements. This 24/7 service sought to deliver a range of preventative, supportive, and therapeutic services to victims and their children (aged 0 - 18) across the city, allowing a more innovative approach to service delivery, whilst also allowing for flexibility and service variation where a need was identified. The Council has recently undertaken a thorough review of the RISE Service including an independent review undertaken by Homeless Link. The Council now wishes to alleviate some of the pressures identified in delivering such a large contract by commissioning separate, specialist services. Cardiff Council is seeking to tender for four services under the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) agenda. One tender will be issued for the four services, with a separate contract being awarded per service. These services have been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Front Door (Advice and Prevention Support) Lot 2 - Safe Accommodation for Victims of VAWDASV Lot 3 - CYP Specialist Support Lot 4 - Early Years Support (VAWDASV) Cardiff is a multicultural City and as part of the service delivery for all above contracts, there will be an expectation of accommodation and support for people from diverse backgrounds, including black and minority ethnic backgrounds within the service. A market engagement event will be held in the afternoon of Friday, 29th November 2024 in County Hall, Cardiff, CF10 4UW. If you are interested in attending the event, please provide an expression of interest to supportingpeople@cardiff.gov.uk stating your name, contact information and the organisation you are representing by 12 noon on Thursday, 28th November. Please note there is a maximum of two representatives who are allowed to attend on behalf of each organisation.

### Lot Information

Front Door (Advice and Prevention Support)

Access to advice and support to prevent escalation of abuse and to prevent homelessness for men and women. This will be delivered from a Council-provided One Stop Shop facility and in the community. The approximate value of the contract is 530k per annum.

Safe Accommodation for Victims of VAWDASV

Provision of up to approx. 62 units of safe accommodation and support, for women, men and any children and young people accompanying them who are experiencing Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) who need this provision. The approximate value of the contract is 700k per annum.

CYP Specialist Support

A range of age-appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and young people (CYP) in both safe accommodation and community settings to help them come to terms with the abuse they have experienced or witnessed, and to reaffirm their relationships with the non-abusive parent/carer and potentially the abusive parent/carer. Support can be provided to boys and girls aged 4 to 16, some of whom may be from a black and minority ethnic background. The approximate value of the contract is 170k per annum.

Early Years Support (VAWDASV)

Support for pregnant women and those responsible for children up to age 4yrs old, experiencing Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV). The approximate value of the contract is 110k per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146165 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,530,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4UW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146165

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494611&idx=2
  14th January 2025 - Market Engagement Event - PowerPoint Presentation
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494611&idx=1
  14th January 2025 - Market Event Report
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494611
  Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) - Cardiff Council is seeking to recommission its current arrangements for specialist service for female victims of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence - called RISE Cardiff. In April 2018 Cardiff Council implemented a newly commissioned specialist service for female victims of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. This comprehensive service replaced the previous arrangements. This 24/7 service sought to deliver a range of preventative, supportive, and therapeutic services to victims and their children (aged 0 - 18) across the city, allowing a more innovative approach to service delivery, whilst also allowing for flexibility and service variation where a need was identified. The Council has recently undertaken a thorough review of the RISE Service including an independent review undertaken by Homeless Link. The Council now wishes to alleviate some of the pressures identified in delivering such a large contract by commissioning separate, specialist services. Cardiff Council is seeking to tender for four services under the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) agenda. One tender will be issued for the four services, with a separate contract being awarded per service. These services have been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Front Door (Advice and Prevention Support) Lot 2 - Safe Accommodation for Victims of VAWDASV Lot 3 - CYP Specialist Support Lot 4 - Early Years Support (VAWDASV) Cardiff is a multicultural City and as part of the service delivery for all above contracts, there will be an expectation of accommodation and support for people from diverse backgrounds, including black and minority ethnic backgrounds within the service. A market engagement event will be held in the afternoon of Friday, 29th November 2024 in County Hall, Cardiff, CF10 4UW. If you are interested in attending the event, please provide an expression of interest to supportingpeople@cardiff.gov.uk stating your name, contact information and the organisation you are representing by 12 noon on Thursday, 28th November. Please note there is a maximum of two representatives who are allowed to attend on behalf of each organisation.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-146165
- https://www.cardiff.gov.uk

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