Scope
Reference
DN784222
Description
Bury has commissioned the current Independent Domestic Violence Advisors contract (IDVA) service since 2020. An independent domestic violence adviser is commonly known as an 'IDVA'. An IDVA's role is to support victims of domestic violence or abuse. These victims may be at high risk of harm or death from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members. The Role of an IDVA ensures that as a local authority Bury Council can keep residents safe and fulfil their duty under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021
Contract 1. Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,199,396 excluding VAT
- £1,439,275.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
23 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 4 November 2025
- 9 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 November 2025 to 10 November 2028
- Possible extension to 10 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Depending Review
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Ltd
- Companies House: 03860803
Centenary Court Croft Street
Burnley
BB11 2ED
United Kingdom
Email: hgauder@safenet.org.uk
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)
Contracting authority
Metropolitan borough of Bury
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVT-2483-WWMH
Town Hall, Knowsley Street
Bury
BL9 0SW
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government