Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Merton
Civic Centre, London Rd
Morden
SM4 5DX
Contact
Commercial Services
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Domestic Violence and Abuse Service
Reference number
DN698738
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Lot 1: To provide an innovative Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service to support service users experiencing domestic violence and abuse. The service will ensure access to legal, practical, emotional and financial support, as well as risk interventions.
Lot 2: To provide housing related support services for victims of domestic violence and abuse in the form of a women’s refuge service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98514000 - Domestic services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of this contract is to set out the requirements for the effective delivery of the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate service which forms part of LB Merton’s domestic violence and abuse (DVA) services across the borough. The service aims to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable adults working closely with the victim and social care colleagues where children are at risk from harm caused by DVA and any associated harms emanating from areas such as parental substance misuse and or mental health.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience and contract examples / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Understanding Brief / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Similar contracts delivered / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery Plan / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Experience of running an IDVA service / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Charter / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 55
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Women’s Refuge
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of this contract is to set out the requirements for the effective delivery of a Women’s Refuge service which forms part of LB Merton’s domestic violence and abuse (DVA) services across the borough. This service will support those at risk of domestic violence who may also experience a range of complex needs and require support to enable them to sustain their accommodation. The service will provide an advocacy and support service for women and children at risk of domestic and sexual abuse. The service will aim to prevent homelessness and address the needs of women and children at risk of harm to secure their safety. This will be achieved through a range of services including advice, advocacy, housing related support and signposting to other specialist community and statutory services as necessary.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience and contract examples / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Improving Health & Wellbeing / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Assurance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery Plan / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Experience of residential supported housing service / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Charter / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 55
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-033268
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Victim Support
Cardiff
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £565,257
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hestia Housing and Support
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £292,869
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom