Scope
Reference
DN766982
Description
Sefton is seeking to procure a fully Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) from 2025 for a minimum of 3 years. The service will provide holistic support to victims/survivors and families of domestic abuse, irrespective of protected characteristic or risk level. The service will provide therapeutic counselling to those who require it in order to build resilience and aid recovery from the long-term effects of domestic abuse. The service will address the priorities outlined in the action plan accompanying the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028.
Based on the needs assessment that was commissioned to meet our statutory obligations under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, we have unmet need around:
- Reporting of domestic abuse in more affluent areas of the borough was less than in areas of deprivation.
- Older victims / survivors due to the varying age demographics across Sefton.
- Male victims
- Ensuring the voices of those with lived experience of domestic abuse are being fully utilised.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
21 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 2 x 12-month extension options available following the 3 year core period. To be awarded at the Council's sole discretion subject to the provider's performance, availability of funding and internal approvals.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
SEFTON WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S AID
- Companies House: 03448301
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDRV-3447-NHHW
166 Knowsley Road
Merseyside
L20 4NR
United Kingdom
Email: help@swaca.com
Website: http://www.swaca.com
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
None declared via the Central Digital Platform
Associated people/organisations:
Not relying on any associated persons to satisfy the conditions of participation.
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN
Bootle Town Hall
Bootle
L20 7AE
United Kingdom
Email: cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Website: http://sefton.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government