Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cornwall Council
County Hall, Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
Contact
Mr Andrew Trout
Telephone
+44 1872
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=b69ec33e-af1c-ee11-8123-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=b69ec33e-af1c-ee11-8123-005056b64545
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 Support in Refuge for Men & Children Escaping Domestic Abuse
Reference number
DN677086
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cornwall Council, as commissioner on behalf of the Safer Cornwall Partnership, currently
provides support within safe accommodation to men and children who have experienced domestic
abuse and who may require additional support in relation to other vulnerabilities.
The key aim of the service is to increase the safety of individuals through the supplier’s
provision of specialist safe accommodation and person-centred, trauma informed support
services that empower the individuals to take control of their lives, understand their own and
others’ behaviours and how they can support themselves. Support will be provided
according to assessment of risk and need and delivered by trained and experienced workers
with a high level of understanding of the specific needs.
This service must be delivered in a safe and protective environment through, dedicated buildings with shared or self-contained housing with communal areas that will enable peer support, and where possible having appropriate adaptations to meet the needs of those with disabilities. The services will also provide culturally sensitive related support and accommodation to men from ethnic minority backgrounds and consider referrals for transgender men or individuals that self-identify as non-binary, based on circumstances and appropriate risk assessment.
The supplier will provide a minimum of 5 units of furnished specialist safe accommodation in Cornwall, as detailed in the tender documents and that meet or exceed the required specification. This includes appropriate security; 7 days a week, 24 hour, in person or on call tailored support for service users accommodated on a license agreement for an optimal 20 week stay; men aged 16 and above, with or without children who are escaping domestic abuse and who may also have additional vulnerabilities.
Tenders are invited by Cornwall Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity within available budget funding envelope, for the Provision of support in Safe Accommodation for men and children escaping Domestic Abuse, for an initial four year period commencing April 2024, with an option for extending the contract by up to a further six years, in three year increments.
For the avoidance of doubt, the maximum available budget for this service is £135k for the first year and bidders exceeding this available budget will be deemed to be unsuitable.
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at the address provided, where more information can be obtained and where Tenders or request to participate must be electronically submitted.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cornwall Council, as commissioner on behalf of the Safer Cornwall Partnership, currently
provides support within safe accommodation to men and children who have experienced domestic
abuse and who may require additional support in relation to other vulnerabilities.
The key aim of the service is to increase the safety of individuals through the supplier’s
provision of specialist safe accommodation and person-centred, trauma informed support
services that empower the individuals to take control of their lives, understand their own and
others’ behaviours and how they can support themselves. Support will be provided
according to assessment of risk and need and delivered by trained and experienced workers
with a high level of understanding of the specific needs.
This service must be delivered in a safe and protective environment through, dedicated buildings with shared or self-contained housing with communal areas that will enable peer support, and where possible having appropriate adaptations to meet the needs of those with disabilities. The services will also provide culturally sensitive related support and accommodation to men from ethnic minority backgrounds and consider referrals for transgender men or individuals that self-identify as non-binary, based on circumstances and appropriate risk assessment.
The supplier will provide a minimum of 5 units of furnished specialist safe accommodation in Cornwall, as detailed in the tender documents and that meet or exceed the required specification. This includes appropriate security; 7 days a week, 24 hour, in person or on call tailored support for service users accommodated on a license agreement for an optimal 20 week stay; men aged 16 and above, with or without children who are escaping domestic abuse and who may also have additional vulnerabilities.
Tenders are invited by Cornwall Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity within available budget funding envelope, for the Provision of support in Safe Accommodation for men and children escaping Domestic Abuse, for an initial four year period commencing April 2024, with an option for extending the contract by up to a further six years, in three year increments.
For the avoidance of doubt, the maximum available budget for this service is £135k for the first year and bidders exceeding this available budget will be deemed to be unsuitable.
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at the address provided, where more information can be obtained and where Tenders or request to participate must be electronically submitted.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This contract may be subject to renewal dependent on ongoing service requirement and funding availability.
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 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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 September 2023
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 September 2023
Local time
3:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Cornwall Council
Truro
Country
United Kingdom