Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Merton
Civic Centre, London Rd
Morden
SM4 5DX
UK
E-mail: commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI63
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.merton.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.merton.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
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 Violence and Abuse Service
Reference number: DN698738
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The London Borough of Merton (“the Council”) is inviting tenders for 2 lots:
Lot 1: To provide an innovative Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service to support service users experiencing domestic violence and abuse. The service will ensure access to legal, practical, emotional and financial support, as well as risk interventions.
Lot 2: To provide housing related support services for victims of domestic violence and abuse in the form of a women’s refuge service.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98514000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of this contract is to set out the requirements for the effective delivery of the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate service which forms part of LB Merton’s domestic violence and abuse (DVA) services across the borough. The service aims to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable adults working closely with the victim and social care colleagues where children are at risk from harm caused by DVA and any associated harms emanating from areas such as parental substance misuse and or mental health.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Relevant experience and contract examples
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Understanding of brief
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Similar contracts delivered
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Delivery plan
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Methodology
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Experience of running an IDVA service
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
55%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Women’s Refuge
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of this contract is to set out the requirements for the effective delivery of a Women’s Refuge service which forms part of LB Merton’s domestic violence and abuse (DVA) services across the borough. This service will support those at risk of domestic violence who may also experience a range of complex needs and require support to enable them to sustain their accommodation. The service will provide an advocacy and support service for women and children at risk of domestic and sexual abuse. The service will aim to prevent homelessness and address the needs of women and children at risk of harm to secure their safety. This will be achieved through a range of services including advice, advocacy, housing related support and signposting to other specialist community and statutory services as necessary.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Relevant experience and contract examples
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Improving Health & Wellbeing
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Quality Assurance
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Delivery plan
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Methodology
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Experience of residential supported housing service
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
55%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/12/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
11/12/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/11/2023