Scope
Reference
24108
Description
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has implemented a statutory requirement on Local Authorities to ensure there is safe accommodation for individuals subjected to domestic abuse. Mobile Advocacy is a key part of this.
Potential providers may come from the private, voluntary and community or statutory sector and should be experienced in delivering support to individuals subjected to domestic abuse.
The service will support individuals subjected to domestic abuse, in the community and will focus on their self-identified needs, rather than needs defined by the service and any pre-defined actions the agency thinks they should take.
The support will be client-led and empowering, working with the individual around their individual needs and for a period dictated by need, not targets. This approach is designed to restore decision making powers and increase space for action for the client.
The service will be expected to work collaboratively with other organisations in the area providing support to those subjected to domestic abuse.
The Service will deliver specialist, flexible and responsive support to meet a range of needs. The key aims which underpin all of our domestic abuse services are:
-Information and Advice to those concerned for themselves or others
-Increased safety of the those subjected to domestic abuse
-To enable victims and children to cope and recover from abuse they have experienced
-Clients will be contacted within 3 working days of referral (maximum)
-The service will work in a way which is trauma informed
-The service will manage £15,000 of flexible funding for use to increase the safety of their clients and their children.
This procurement has not been broken down into Lots as it is important that there is one service provider covering the entire area. This is for two reasons, firstly victims relocate and therefore need to be assured of the same provider no matter where they are in the County. Secondly, costs connected with advertising the service would increase if there were more than one provider.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,595,000 excluding VAT
- £1,914,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available. The Council at it's sole discretion may extend the contract with 3 month's notice. If the council does not wish to extend the agreement beyond its initial term then it will expire.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Conditions of Participation are set out in appendix 1 of the ITT document.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 April 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
25 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Procontract is a free to use website.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Assessment | This section requires a minimum score of 70% of the available marks for the quality assessment. Providers who do not achieve this will be eliminated from the procurement process and their price will... |
Quality | 75% |
| Price | Price | 25% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to the 'Price and Payment Details' section of the tender questionnaire.
Description of risks to contract performance
Cambridgeshire County Council is subject to the English Devolution White Paper which will lead to local government re-organisation potentially during the term of this contract. This risk is defined as a known unknown risk as we do not yet understand the implications of that potential re-organisation.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement carried out before 24 Feb 2025, a Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published Notice Identifier: 2025/S 000-004299
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004299-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Email: procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/business/supplying-to-the-council
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government