Section one: Contracting authority/entity
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
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PIN NOTICE - Tender for 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
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
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2022/S 000-016912
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.1.4
seven.2) Other additional information
The original notice stated 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.
This has now been removed and bidders are able to use sub-contractors to deliver any part of the service.