Official UK procurement notice
Provision of Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls
Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth and London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Council (the Councils), are inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the provision of services in support of victims, and persons at risk, of Domestic Violence or Violence Against Women and Girls, in accordance with the Specification at Volume Two of the Invitation to Tender documentation (the “Services”). The Councils shall award a three (3)-year contract with an option for a further two 12-month extension(s) period(s) on the basis of mutual consent.
CPV: Social work and related services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1This proposed procurement aims to appoint one suitably experienced and qualified…Published value£1,200,000
This proposed procurement aims to appoint one suitably experienced and qualified supplier of services for persons at various levels of risk, or victims, of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls, under one contract.<br/><br/>The service specification document sets out the Authorities’ requirements and expectations for the delivery of an integrated specialist VAWG community-based service for victims/survivors (VS) of domestic abuse (DA) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in both Richmond and Wandsworth; this service will be a specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service for those at greatest risk of serious harm. <br/>Additionally, the Service Provider will work alongside the Authorities in identifying new opportunities, applying for grant funding, and managing relationships between related provision across the boroughs. Additional information: As set out in more detail in the tender documentation.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
As set out in tender documentation.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 25 Mar 2024, 12:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 3 Apr 2024, 11:36 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 25 Mar 2024 – …
- Authority reference
3157- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-010722- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044c4cFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed
- Performance terms
As set out in tender documents.
- Review procedure
Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the relevant Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or ate at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the Authorities to amend any document and may award damages.<br/><br/>If the contract has been entered into the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order the relevant authority to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.
Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.All additional information relevant to this process shall be communicated via this portal.<br/>For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Atamis eSourcing Portal at: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.All additional information relevant to this process shall be communicated via this portal.<br/>For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Atamis eSourcing portal at: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects ↗
- Submission deadline
- 10 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 25 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
25 Mar 2024 → 1 Nov 2024 · 5 dates- Bids opened25 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published3 Apr 2024, 11:36 BST
- Submission deadline10 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Bids must remain valid until25 Sept 2024, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts1 Nov 2024
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2.1 | 7 May 2024 | 10 May 2024 | +3 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Cabinet OfficeMediation body
- Royal Courts of JusticeReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria