Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Buckinghamshire Council
Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
Contact
Ms Sarah Deyes
sarah.deyes@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1296585871
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
The Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services
Reference number
DN618383
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74–76) of the PCR 2015 (the ‘Light Touch Regime’)
This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire
Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider
Lot 1: Accommodation & Community-based DA Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors
Lot 2: Counselling & Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors
Lot 3: Male Victims & Survivors Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors
Lot 4: Sexual Violence & Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support & counselling/therapeutic service
Please note that bidders are unable to use sub-contractors to deliver any part of this contract. Bids using sub-contractors will lead to disqualification and rejection
Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in tender documents
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply
Contract start date & duration: 01/04/2023 for 3 years, with the option to extend for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding
Annual Contract Budget Cap:
Lot 1: £585,000
Lot 2: £86,000
Lot 3: £40,000
Lot 4: £40,000
Bids exceeding caps will be disqualified. Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law
How to participate in this procurement: Register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk & follow instructions provided.
The anticipated tender publication date is Monday 1 August 2022, open for an anticipated seven weeks, with a return date of midday Monday 19 September 2022. Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. Tenders received after this time & date will not be accepted
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,755,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a notice for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social & Other Specific Services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Buckinghamshire Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74–76) of the PCR 2015 (the ‘Light Touch Regime’)
This contract is for the provision of support to Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence & Abuse (SVA) victims & survivors, working and/or living in Buckinghamshire
Service provision is divided into 4 Lots. Providers can bid for a maximum of 2 Lots. Bids for more than 2 Lots will lead to disqualification & rejection of all bids from the provider
Lot 1: Accommodation & Community-based DA Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors
Lot 2: Counselling & Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors
Lot 3: Male Victims & Survivors Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors
Lot 4: Sexual Violence & Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support & counselling/therapeutic service
Please note that bidders are unable to use sub-contractors to deliver any part of this contract. Bids using sub-contractors will lead to disqualification and rejection
Service Requirements:
Reducing DA prevalence & harms via awareness-raising, prevention & early intervention
Availability of the right support at the right time, for all victims & survivors, reducing risk & crises
Increasing numbers of victims & survivors accessing services, especially underrepresented cohorts
Increasing awareness of services & how to access for professionals & residents
Providers shall:
Adhere to relevant legislation, national standards & policy
Deliver outcome focused services, underpinned by responsive, agile, flexible, & evolving service delivery models
Deliver gender & trauma informed, needs-led & intersectional services, with victim & survivor safety at the heart
Identify & address barriers to accessing services, ensuring accessibility for all, including those with complex needs, & experiencing multiple disadvantage/marginalisation
Utilise voices & views of victims & survivors to shape & develop service delivery
Proactively contribute to development, delivery & embedding of a ‘Tell Us Once’ model, with a single point of access & information, & a streamlined referral pathway
Build & maintain positive relationships & work in cooperative, coordinated & aligned ways with DA & SVA providers/services, statutory & other relevant partners
Promote & raise awareness of service provision, with a focus on increasing referrals from underrepresented partner agencies & cohorts of victims & survivors
Contribute to development of Buckinghamshire DA data & intelligence
Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in tender documents
TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply
Contract start date & duration: 01/04/2023 for 3 years, with the option to extend for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding
Annual Contract Budget Cap:
Lot 1: £585,000
Lot 2: £86,000
Lot 3: £40,000
Lot 4: £40,000
Bids exceeding caps will be disqualified. Should additional funding become available during the life of the contract, further services may be required where this is permitted by the contract & otherwise conforms to applicable law
How to participate in this procurement: Register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk & follow instructions provided.
The anticipated tender publication date is Monday 1 August 2022, open for an anticipated seven weeks, with a return date of midday Monday 19 September 2022. Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. Tenders received after this time & date will not be accepted
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Contract start date 01/04/2023 for 3 years, with the option to extend for 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 August 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes