Provision of Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls

Concepts

• social work
• wandsworth
• domestic violence
• violence advocacy
• violence
• victims
• girls
• women
• a specialist independent domestic violence advocacy (idva) service
• provision of services for victims of domestic violence

Location

Wandsworth<br/>Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

Description

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Council (the Councils), are inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the provision of services in support of victims, and persons at risk, of Domestic Violence or Violence Against Women and Girls, in accordance with the Specification at Volume Two of the Invitation to Tender documentation (the “Services”). The Councils shall award a three (3)-year contract with an option for a further two 12-month extension(s) period(s) on the basis of mutual consent.

Total Quantity or Scope

This proposed procurement aims to appoint one suitably experienced and qualified supplier of services for persons at various levels of risk, or victims, of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls, under one contract.The service specification document sets out the Authorities’ requirements and expectations for the delivery of an integrated specialist VAWG community-based service for victims/survivors (VS) of domestic abuse (DA) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in both Richmond and Wandsworth; this service will be a specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service for those at greatest risk of serious harm. Additionally, the Service Provider will work alongside the Authorities in identifying new opportunities, applying for grant funding, and managing relationships between related provision across the boroughs.

Renewal Options

Subject to an extension or extensions of up to an aggregate of 2 further years by mutual agreement.

CPV Codes

• 85300000 - Social work and related services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

As set out in more detail in the tender documentation. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.All additional information relevant to this process shall be communicated via this portal.For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Atamis eSourcing Portal at: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.All additional information relevant to this process shall be communicated via this portal.For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Atamis eSourcing portal at: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects