Scope
Reference
DN766982
Description
Sefton is seeking to procure a fully Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) from 2025 for a minimum of 3 years. The service will provide holistic support to victims/survivors and families of domestic abuse, irrespective of protected characteristic or risk level. The service will provide therapeutic counselling to those who require it in order to build resilience and aid recovery from the long-term effects of domestic abuse. The service will address the priorities outlined in the action plan accompanying the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028.
Based on the needs assessment that was commissioned to meet our statutory obligations under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, we have unmet need around:
Reporting of domestic abuse in more affluent areas of the borough was less than in areas of deprivation.
Older victims / survivors due to the varying age demographics across Sefton.
Male victims
Ensuring the voices of those with lived experience of domestic abuse are being fully utilised.
Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board are a joint commissioner.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 2 x12 month extension options available following the 3 year core period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender document
Technical ability conditions of participation
See tender document
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 May 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 May 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 March 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 90% |
| Price | Cost | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN
Bootle Town Hall
Bootle
L20 7AE
United Kingdom
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB
Summary of their role in this procurement: Joint commissioner
- NHS Organisation Data Service: NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMYD-9553-QJQN
NHS Cheshire & Merseyside
Warrington
WA1 1QY
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington