Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Town Hall Square, 1 Clockhouse Avenue
Barking
IG11 7LU
Telephone
+44 2082153000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/
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
Domestic Abuse Support Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
LBBD requires a Domestic Abuse Victim/Survivor Support Service which is responsive to needs, and provides the following services as a part of the single point of access:
• Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) support for victim survivors including safety planning, support with protection orders, housing options, civil and criminal remedies, working with all risk levels including Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference cases
• Professionals to work as a part of the councils multi-disciplinary Support2Safety team
• Group support to help victim/ survivors process their abuse, understand and recognise signs, this could include delivery of domestic abuse approved programmes such as ‘Own my Own Life, Freedom Programme
• Preventative approaches including opportunities for healthy relationship workshops for young people
• Peer mentors, and a community champions scheme, including young ambassadors
• Management and oversight of the two refuges (safe accommodation) the tenderer will be expected to sign up to any undertaking and the Housing Management Contract as a part of this service
• Sanctuary scheme – where risk of the home is assessed, safety advice, repairs and alterations are undertaken as a part of the service
• Training for LBBD staff and the partnership including awareness raising
Our aim is to better assist victims’ survivors of domestic abuse by providing them with support at the earliest opportunity possible, where they are able to access the service flexibly safety plan and get access to a range of services through a single point of access.
The service will provide support to victim/ survivors of abuse, over the phone through a dedicated line, in person, and via a dedicated website. The service will work flexibly to meet the needs of our vulnerable residents.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,350,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LBBD requires a Domestic Abuse Victim/Survivor Support Service which is responsive to needs, and provides the following services as a part of the single point of access:
• Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) support for victim survivors including safety planning, support with protection orders, housing options, civil and criminal remedies, working with all risk levels including Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference cases
• Professionals to work as a part of the councils multi-disciplinary Support2Safety team
• Group support to help victim/ survivors process their abuse, understand and recognise signs, this could include delivery of domestic abuse approved programmes such as ‘Own my Own Life, Freedom Programme
• Preventative approaches including opportunities for healthy relationship workshops for young people
• Peer mentors, and a community champions scheme, including young ambassadors
• Management and oversight of the two refuges (safe accommodation) the tenderer will be expected to sign up to any undertaking and the Housing Management Contract as a part of this service
• Sanctuary scheme – where risk of the home is assessed, safety advice, repairs and alterations are undertaken as a part of the service
• Training for LBBD staff and the partnership including awareness raising
Our aim is to better assist victims’ survivors of domestic abuse by providing them with support at the earliest opportunity possible, where they are able to access the service flexibly safety plan and get access to a range of services through a single point of access.
The service will provide support to victim/ survivors of abuse, over the phone through a dedicated line, in person, and via a dedicated website. The service will work flexibly to meet the needs of our vulnerable residents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,350,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract term is for Three (3) years with the option to extend for a further Two (2) years making a total potential contract contract term of Five (5) years,
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom