Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Merton
Civic Centre, London Rd
Morden
SM4 5DX
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
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/Register
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 Violence and Abuse Service
Reference number
DN698738
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The London Borough of Merton (“the Council”) is inviting tenders for 2 lots:
Lot 1: To provide an innovative Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service to support service users experiencing domestic violence and abuse. The service will ensure access to legal, practical, emotional and financial support, as well as risk interventions.
Lot 2: To provide housing related support services for victims of domestic violence and abuse in the form of a women’s refuge service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98514000 - Domestic services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of this contract is to set out the requirements for the effective delivery of the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate service which forms part of LB Merton’s domestic violence and abuse (DVA) services across the borough. The service aims to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable adults working closely with the victim and social care colleagues where children are at risk from harm caused by DVA and any associated harms emanating from areas such as parental substance misuse and or mental health.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience and contract examples / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Understanding of brief / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Similar contracts delivered / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery plan / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Experience of running an IDVA service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 55%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Women’s Refuge
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of this contract is to set out the requirements for the effective delivery of a Women’s Refuge service which forms part of LB Merton’s domestic violence and abuse (DVA) services across the borough. This service will support those at risk of domestic violence who may also experience a range of complex needs and require support to enable them to sustain their accommodation. The service will provide an advocacy and support service for women and children at risk of domestic and sexual abuse. The service will aim to prevent homelessness and address the needs of women and children at risk of harm to secure their safety. This will be achieved through a range of services including advice, advocacy, housing related support and signposting to other specialist community and statutory services as necessary.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Relevant experience and contract examples / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Improving Health & Wellbeing / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Assurance / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery plan / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Experience of residential supported housing service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 55%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 December 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 December 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom