Provision of Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls

Description

The 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. Lot 1: 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.