Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset
Dorset Police Headquarters
Winfrith
DT2 8DZ
Contact
Emily Window
Emily.WINDOW@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Telephone
+44 7929076619
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/get-in-touch/
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
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Pre Market Engagement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset wishes to explore the market capabilities and appetite for the services listed in this notice, with the view to conduct a procurement based around the findings and outcomes of this Market Engagement exercise. The service is due to commence 1st April 2025.
Participation in this Market Engagement exercise is voluntary, and non-participation will not preclude any party or organisation from taking part.
The proposed structure of this Market Engagement exercise will be as follows:
- Initial engagement via PIN (21st June 2024)
- Official Invitation Outlining Event Details (15th July 2024)
- Market Engagement Event (26th July 2024)
This event will take place online via Microsoft Teams, please register your interest in attending and the Teams request will be sent no later than two days prior to the day.
The agenda for the event will be a presentation provided by stakeholders from the Commissioner's office of Dorset Police, followed by an open Q&A session.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,200,000
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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset may soon be looking to outsource a Supplier to deliver Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Services for High-Risk victims of abuse across Dorset.
The services will be predominantly for individuals aged 16 years and over but will also provide support for individuals aged 15 years and under, in partnership with other agencies.
The successful Contractor will be required to work in close partnership with other relevant Services as part of a whole system response to Domestic Abuse and to support overall Service delivery. The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage of victims. Providing support to victims and associated victims (i.e. children), supporting the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and High Risk Domestic Abuse (HRDA) process, and post intervention step down or recovery.
The service will also engage with processes surrounding perpetrators of domestic abuse, such as at the High Harm Perpetrator Panel (HHPP) to further support the safeguarding of the victim and to reduce the risk to the victim of future abuse.
The successful Contractor will be required to work in close partnership with other relevant Services to support overall Service delivery.
The Commissioner is seeking an organisation that will effectively deliver this contract but also work as a key partner helping shape the region's approach to Domestic Abuse.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 August 2024
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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This PIN does not formally signify the beginning of any procurement exercise by the Commissioner, nor does it constitute a commitment by the Commissioner to undertake a procurement.
However, in the event that the Commissioner decides to formally commence a procurement pursuant to this PIN, a separate contract notice will be published.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice please contact the Procurement Representative.