Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services

Concepts

• buckinghamshire council
• health and social work
• aylesbury
• provision of buckinghamshire domestic & sexual violence & abuse services
• abuse services
• provision of buckinghamshire domestic
• sexual violence
• sexual violence & abuse
• male domestic abuse service
• domestic abuse

Location

Aylesbury

Description

This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74–76) of the PCR 2015 (the ‘Light Touch Regime’) This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Lot 1: Accommodation Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or counselling/therapeutic service Service Requirements: • reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention • availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises • increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts • increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: £585,000 Lot 2: £86,000 Lot 3: £40,000 Lot 4: £40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process.  Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal.  You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74–76) of the PCR 2015 (the ‘Light Touch Regime’) This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider Lot 1: Accommodation Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or counselling/therapeutic service Service Requirements: • reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention • availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises • increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts • increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents Providers shall: • adhere to relevant legislation, national standards & policy • deliver outcome focused services, underpinned by responsive, agile, flexible, & evolving service delivery models • deliver gender & trauma informed, needs-led & intersectional services, with victim & survivor safety at the heart • identify & address barriers to accessing services, ensuring accessibility for all, including those with complex needs, & experiencing multiple disadvantage/marginalisation • utilise voices & views of victims & survivors to shape & develop service delivery • proactively contribute to development, delivery & embedding of a ‘Tell Us Once’ model, with a single point of access & information, & a streamlined referral pathway • build & maintain positive relationships & work in cooperative, coordinated & aligned ways with DA & SVA providers/services, statutory & other relevant partners • promote & raise awareness of service provision, with a focus on increasing referrals from underrepresented partner agencies & cohorts of victims & survivors • contribute to development of Buckinghamshire DA data & intelligence Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents. The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding Annual Contract Budget Cap: Lot 1: £585,000 Lot 2: £86,000 Lot 3: £40,000 Lot 4: £40,000 Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process.  Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 80400000 - Adult and other education services
• 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
• 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
• 85312310 - Guidance services
• 85322000 - Community action programme

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
• Bids may cover one or more lots.

Other Information

If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal.  You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. Total 5 year contract. Initial period of 3 years with contract start date on 01/04/2023 with the option at the discretion of the Council, to extend for a further 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding. Award criteria is available in the Tender Documents accessed via www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk DN601919