Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend County Borough Council, Procurement Unit, Civic Offices, Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
Telephone
+44 1656642596
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0417
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Social protection
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Accommodation Based Services for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Reference number
B901/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking bids from suitable providers for a housing related support service, which will provide services to Survivors of Domestic Abuse across the county borough.
The service will provide an access to a suitable and secure refuge accommodation to individuals leaving an abusive situation. The service will continue to provide 19 units of entry, assessment, and supported shelter accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse and their family members. 6 of the 19 units are classed as dispersed housing, which are community-based, lower level support and more of an independent living option.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £995,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A placement in this service will serve the ultimate purpose of preventing / relieving homelessness and providing safe refuge for women and their families to flee abuse. Whilst in placement Survivors individual support needs can be fully assessed and addressed.
This tender exercise aims to identify and appoint a high quality specialist Provider(s) to build upon existing provision and deliver services, responding to the needs of and supporting individuals and households, who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.
Provision will support the purpose of the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 and the objectives set out in the National Strategy for Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence 2016-2021 and subsequent statutory guidance.
It will support the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Strategy as adopted by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg VAWDASV Steering Group.
These services will also assist the Council in meeting the aims and objectives set out in the Council’s Housing Support Programme Strategy 2022-2026 and subsequent Action Plan.
The initial contract period of this provision will be three years, commencing on 1st October 2024 with an option to extend for another 24 months.
The service will assist with the vision of the Housing Support Grant that promotes “A Wales where nobody is homeless, and everyone has a safe home where they can flourish and live a fulfilled, active and independent life”.
Provision will also support the Council in fulfilling its duties under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015,
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) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141186
(WA Ref:141186)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom