Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Wakefield Council
171 3131 04
Wakefield One, Burton street
Wakefield
WF1 2EB
UK
Contact person: Karen Towers
Telephone: +44 1924306780
E-mail: ktowers@wakefield.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104123
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88044&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Domestic Abuse Support Service
Reference number: RFS24-050
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Prior Notification of the procurement of a Domestic Abuse Support Service
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75200000
85322000
85323000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Prior Notification of the procurement of a Domestic Abuse Support Service
Subject to Cabinet approval, Wakefield Council are seeking to procure a Domestic Abuse Support Service which will meet the needs of all victim-survivors and their families experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse and perpetrators of domestic abuse. The Service will operate a trauma informed whole family approach to ensure that a range of services and interventions are available, including support for high-risk victim-survivors, recovery and confidence building, specialist work with children and young people, access to accommodation that is safe and appropriate and perpetrator disruption and support, plus a training offer for the workforce in the District.
The Contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years with an expected commencement date of 1st October 2025.
The Contract is proposed to be a single lot with a lead provider, with the Council welcoming a multi-organisational delivery model through sub-contracting or consortia arrangements to support SME organisations and the Third sector.
It is anticipated that the tender opportunity will be published on 15th January 2025.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/01/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Bidder Event and Networking Opportunity
Following publication of the tender, the Council plan to hold an in-person Bidder event on the morning of 23rd January 2025 at Wakefield Town Hall. Proposed purpose of the event will include:
• Presentation on the proposed Service and tender process from the commissioners and Council teams
• Question-and-answer session
• ‘Marketplace’ networking opportunity to allow potential providers of related services to introduce themselves and engage with each other in order to facilitate potential sub-contracting and consortium arrangements
Details of the Bidder event list of attendees is proposed to be shared in advance of the event, to facilitate the Marketplace networking opportunity. If providers wish to attend, please send the following details to daforum@wakefield.gov.uk no later than Monday 20th January 2025 12 noon:
• Organisation name
• Name of attendees and contact details (no more than 2 per organisation)
• Confirmation if you would like to display materials as part of the Marketplace
• Brief details of services or activity you provide
Please note we may need to limit attendance and Marketplace displays, if this exceeds room capacity.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/11/2024