UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 22/01/2025

External Reference: 2024-505280

FTS Reference: 2024-038668

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

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 code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
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  -  Provision of services to the community
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  -  Provision of services to the community
85322000  -  Community action programme
85323000  -  Community health services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
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 the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

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.