Delivery of a National Bystander Intervention Initiative

The Client aims to award a 28 month contract starting in November 2022 for the delivery of an evidence and theory based National active Bystander Intervention initiative to be delivered to the general/wider public of Wales. The estimated contract value is between GBP 220,000 to GBP 230,000 exc. VAT (GBP 276,000 inc. VAT) over the initial contract term with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

The aims of the initiative will be to;

• develop individuals' skills to notice the event and enable safe bystander engagement to prevent or respond to VAWDASV. Please see Annex a – What is an active bystander
• create genuine and lasting changes in societal attitudes towards VAWDASV.
• change attitudes through increased knowledge in recognising a situation is problematic; creating a culture where individuals feel empowered and able to act when they see or hear VAWDASV.
• improve awareness of ways to identify, prevent and safely respond to VAWDASV in a number of community-based settings.
• Possessing the right skills to take action as an active bystander.
• further promote the unacceptability of all forms of VAWDASV by raising awareness of the nature of VAWDASV its consequences and associated risk factors.
• Increase understanding of the important role active bystanders play in the prevention of VAWDASV, challenging attitudes and preventing VAWDASV at an earlier stage.

The contract will be a pilot project and the first of its scale within Wales and as such learning and evaluation will determine future options for extensions and continuation of delivery.

The Client is looking to appoint a supplier or a consortium of suppliers who can demonstrate they fully understand and can meet the requirements outlined, through proven VAWDASV knowledge and experience and robust governance arrangements. For further information on consortia bids please go to section 21.1 of the specification.

The successful bidder will be required to work with the Client, VAWDASV Stakeholders and those with lived experience to continue to develop the initiative.