Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cambridgeshire County Council
New Shire Hall, Alconbury Weald
Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
UK
Contact person: Mr David Isaacs
Telephone: +44 1223703518
E-mail: David.Isaacs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH12
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
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
24108 CCC Domestic Abuse Mobile Advocacy
Reference number: DN762788
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has implemented a statutory requirement on Local Authorities to ensure there is a safe accommodation strategy for individuals subjected to domestic abuse. Mobile Advocacy is a key part of the Cambridgeshire Safe Accommodation Strategy.
Potential providers may come from the private, voluntary and community or statutory sector and should be experienced in delivering support to individuals subjected to domestic abuse.
The service will support individuals subjected to domestic abuse in the community and will focus on their self-identified needs, rather than needs defined by the service and any pre-defined actions the agency thinks they should take.
The support will be client-led and empowering, working with the individual around their individual needs and for a period dictated by need, not targets. This approach is designed to restore decision making powers and increase space for action for the client.
The service will be expected to work collaboratively with other organisations in the area providing support to those subjected to domestic abuse.
The Service will deliver specialist, flexible and responsive support to meet a range of needs. The key aims which underpin all of our domestic abuse services are:
-Information and advice to those concerned for themselves or others
-Increased safety of the those subjected to domestic abuse
-To enable victims and children to cope and recover from abuse they have experienced
-Clients will be contacted within 3 working days of referral (maximum)
-The service will work in a way which is trauma informed
-The service will manage £15,000 of flexible funding for use to increase the safety of their clients and their children.
It's anticipated that the tender notice will be issued under the Procurement Act 2023.
We are running a 1 hour session for potential bidders at 3pm Monday 24 Feb 2024. The session will cover how to submit a tender and an overview of the services being procured. To request an invitation please email david.isaacs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 512 500.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH12
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has implemented a statutory requirement on Local Authorities to ensure there is a safe accommodation strategy for individuals subjected to domestic abuse. Mobile Advocacy is a key part of the Cambridgeshire Safe Accommodation Strategy.
Potential providers may come from the private, voluntary and community or statutory sector and should be experienced in delivering support to individuals subjected to domestic abuse.
The service will support individuals subjected to domestic abuse in the community and will focus on their self-identified needs, rather than needs defined by the service and any pre-defined actions the agency thinks they should take.
The support will be client-led and empowering, working with the individual around their individual needs and for a period dictated by need, not targets. This approach is designed to restore decision making powers and increase space for action for the client.
The service will be expected to work collaboratively with other organisations in the area providing support to those subjected to domestic abuse.
The Service will deliver specialist, flexible and responsive support to meet a range of needs. The key aims which underpin all of our domestic abuse services are:
-Information and advice to those concerned for themselves or others
-Increased safety of the those subjected to domestic abuse
-To enable victims and children to cope and recover from abuse they have experienced
-Clients will be contacted within 3 working days of referral (maximum)
-The service will work in a way which is trauma informed
-The service will manage £15,000 of flexible funding for use to increase the safety of their clients and their children.
It's anticipated that the tender notice will be issued under the Procurement Act 2023.
We are running a 1 hour session for potential bidders at 3pm Monday 24 Feb 2024. The session will cover how to submit a tender and an overview of the services being procured. To request an invitation please email david.isaacs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 512 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extension options.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/03/2025
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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/02/2025