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
Region 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
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.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
Provision of Buckinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse Services
Reference number
DN601919
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
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. 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 Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors
Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors
Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors
Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or 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
Detailed information regarding Lots & provider requirements will be available in the tender documents.
The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, 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
Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process. 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
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity
If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
2
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Accommodation Based and Community Based Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80400000 - Adult and other education 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
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. 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 Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors
Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors
Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors
Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or 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 the tender documents.
The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, 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
Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process. 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
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity
If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,925,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2023
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Total 5 year contract. Initial period of 3 years with contract start date on 01/04/2023 with the option at the discretion of the Council, to extend for a further 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding.
Award criteria is available in the Tender Documents accessed via www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk DN601919
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Counselling and Therapeutic Service
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80400000 - Adult and other education 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
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. 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 Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors
Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors
Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors
Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or 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 the tender documents.
The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, 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
Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process. 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
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity
If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £430,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2023
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Total 5 year contract. Initial period of 3 years with contract start date on 01/04/2023 with the option at the discretion of the Council, to extend for a further 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding.
Award criteria is available in the Tender Documents accessed via www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk DN601919
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Male Domestic Abuse Service
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80400000 - Adult and other education 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
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. 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 Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors
Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors
Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors
Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or 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 the tender documents.
The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, 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
Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process. 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
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity
If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2023
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Total 5 year contract. Initial period of 3 years with contract start date on 01/04/2023 with the option at the discretion of the Council, to extend for a further 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding.
Award criteria is available in the Tender Documents accessed via www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk DN601919
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sexual Violence and Abuse Service
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80400000 - Adult and other education 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
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide these services. 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 Based and Community Based Service: Accommodation-based service, offering refuge provision to women & children. Community-based advocacy & support for DA victims & survivors
Lot 2: Counselling and Therapeutic Service: for DA victims & survivors
Lot 3: Male Domestic Abuse Service: Specialist community-based advocacy & support service for male DA victims & survivors
Lot 4: Sexual Violence and Abuse Service: Specialist SVA service, providing advocacy, support or 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 the tender documents.
The contract start date will be 01/04/2023 for 3 years with the option to extend, at the discretion of the Council, 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
Any bids that exceed the caps will be disqualified from the procurement process. 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
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity
If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 19th September 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2023
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Total 5 year contract. Initial period of 3 years with contract start date on 01/04/2023 with the option at the discretion of the Council, to extend for a further 12 months x 2 depending on performance & availability of funding.
Award criteria is available in the Tender Documents accessed via www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk DN601919
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 September 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 20794760000
Country
United Kingdom