Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY
Civic Centre,High Road, Wood Green
LONDON
N228LE
UK
Contact person: Priti Mohanty
Telephone: +44 2084890000
E-mail: priti.mohanty@haringey.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.haringey.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
Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Support Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Haringey Council ("the Council") is in the process of commissioning the provision of Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) support services.
The Domestic Abuse and VAWG support services will be divided into 8 specialised lots, encompassing refuge accommodation, community-based services, specialist provision for ethnically minoritised, and LGBTQ+ communities, support for children and young people, Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference coordination, and support for GP practices through Identification and Referral to Improve Safety.
These services aim to response violence against women and girls, foster a robust and coordinated community response, and provide comprehensive support to victim/survivors and their children who are affected by domestic and gender-based abuse.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Generalist Domestic Abuse Advocacy Support
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 council is seeking to commission a generalist advocacy and support service for all women aged over 16 experiencing gender-based abuse including but not limited to domestic abuse.
This service will work across all risk levels and deliver support which will include (but not be limited) to Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) for victim/survivors at medium to high risk and Floating support for victim/survivors at standard risk.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Minoritised women's Domestic Abuse Advocacy and Support
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 council is seeking to commission a specialist by and for support service for ethnically minoritised women aged over 16 experiencing gender-based abuse including but not limited to domestic abuse.
This service will work across all risk levels and deliver support which will include (but not be limited to) Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) for victim/survivors at medium to high risk and Floating support for victim/survivors at standard risk.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence and Advocacy service
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 council is seeking to commission a specialist by and for Independent Domestic Violence and Advocacy service for LGBTQ+ residents of all genders experiencing gender-based abuse including but not limited to domestic abuse, aged over 16.
This service will work across all risk levels and support delivered may include (but not be limited to) Independent Gender Violence Advocate for victim/survivors at medium to high risk and Floating support for victim/survivors at standard risk
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Generalist Refuge Accommodation
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 council is seeking to commission approximately 10 units of accommodation and support services for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.
This service will work across all risk levels and support delivered may include (but not be limited to) Casework for women living in refuge and Resettlement support.
The service will be delivered in the London Borough of Haringey, with casework and support available to each victim/survivor, and an out of hours number.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Minoritised women's Refuge Accommodation
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 council is seeking to commission a specialist by and for organisation to deliver approximately 9 units of accommodation and support services for minoritised women and their children fleeing domestic abuse and other forms of VAWG.
This service will work across all risk levels and support delivered may include (but not be limited to) Casework for women living in refuge and Resettlement support.
The service will be delivered in the London Borough of Haringey, with casework and support available to each victim/survivor, and an out of hours number.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference Coordination
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 council is seeking to commission a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) coordination and training service to securely convene and coordinate all aspects of the MARAC within the London Borough of Haringey.
The service will coordinate the Haringey MARAC to ensure victim/survivors and their children are supported to keep safe and improve outcomes for all victim/survivors, but in particular:
• Victim/survivors of harmful practices
• Repeat referrals where there is little to no engagement with support services
• Young victim/survivors
• Disabled victim/survivors
• Ad hoc closed MARACs e.g., local professionals, Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
The Haringey MARAC will be coordinated on a 3-weekly basis with emergency MARACs convened when needed.
The service will also deliver training to a range of frontline services, the training programme will be developed in response to needs and gaps identified through MARAC.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Domestic and Gender-Based Abuse Prevention and Support for Children and Young People
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 council is seeking to commission a schools and community-based service to provide education and intervention services for children and young people of all genders who are experiencing, or at risk of, gender-based abuse.
This service will educate children and young people about healthy relationships, encourage healthy attitudes in relation to gender, and support the prevention of domestic, and gender-based, abuse in Haringey.
This will be achieved through a range of different activities including but not limited to:
• Evidence based and age/development-appropriate education programmes for primary and secondary aged children
• Specialist domestic abuse-related advice to inform the planning, design and delivery of the PSHE agenda/curriculum in schools
• Intervention work for young people of all genders aged 11 - 20
• Training and support for teachers and parents
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Identification and Referral to Improve Safety Service
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 council is seeking to commission an Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) service across the 34 GP practices in Haringey.
The service will acquire an IRIS license and devise a structured training plan to ensure clinical and non-clinical staff across the 34 GP practices are better able to recognise domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and refer patients to support at the earliest stage possible.
The service will also provide short term support through the form of casework, for patients referred into IRIS, who are identified as standard to medium risk. Any high-risk cases will be referred into the VAWG pathway.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/10/2024
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 2 Minoritised women's Domestic Abuse Advocacy and Support
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is seeking to commission a specialist by and for support service for ethnically minoritised women aged over 16 experiencing gender-based abuse including but not limited to domestic abuse.
This service will work across all risk levels and deliver support which will include (but not be limited to) Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) for victim/survivors at medium to high risk and Floating support for victim/survivors at standard risk.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service will be delivered in the London Borough of Haringey, and each IDVA/caseworker will hold a case load of 20-25 per quarter, or 60-80 per year as per the SaveLives recommendation.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/10/2024
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 3 LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence and Advocacy service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is seeking to commission a specialist by and for Independent Domestic Violence and Advocacy service for LGBTQ+ residents of all genders experiencing gender-based abuse including but not limited to domestic abuse, aged over 16.
This service will work across all risk levels and support delivered may include (but not be limited to) Independent Gender Violence Advocate for victim/survivors at medium to high risk and Floating support for victim/survivors at standard risk.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service will be delivered in the London Borough of Haringey, and will hold a case load of 20-25 per quarter, or 60-80 per year as per the SaveLives recommendation.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/10/2024
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 4 Generalist Refuge Accommodation
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is seeking to commission approximately 10 units of accommodation and support services for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The council is seeking to commission approximately 10 units of accommodation and support services for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/10/2024
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 5 Minoritised women's Refuge Accommodation
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is seeking to commission a specialist by and for organisation to deliver approximately 9 units of accommodation and support services for minoritised women and their children fleeing domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.
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:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The council is seeking to commission a specialist by and for organisation to deliver approximately 9 units of accommodation and support services for minoritised women and their children fleeing domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/10/2024
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 6 Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference Coordination
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is seeking to commission a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) coordination and training service to securely convene and coordinate all aspects of the MARAC within the London Borough of Haringey.
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:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The council is seeking to commission a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) coordination and training service to securely convene and coordinate all aspects of the MARAC within the London Borough of Haringey.
The service will coordinate the Haringey MARAC to ensure victim/survivors and their children are supported to keep safe and improve outcomes for all victim/survivors, but in particular:
• Victim/survivors of harmful practices
• Repeat referrals where there is little to no engagement with support services
• Young victim/survivors
• Disabled victim/survivors
• Ad hoc closed MARACs e.g., local professionals, Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
The Haringey MARAC will be coordinated on a 3-weekly basis with emergency MARACs convened when needed.
The service will also deliver training to a range of frontline services, the training programme will be developed in response to needs and gaps identified through MARAC.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/10/2024
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 7 Domestic and Gender-Based Abuse Prevention and Support for Children and Young People
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is seeking to commission a schools and community-based service to provide education and intervention services for children and young people of all genders who are experiencing, or at risk of, gender-based abuse.
This service will educate children and young people about healthy relationships, encourage healthy attitudes in relation to gender, and support the prevention of domestic, and gender-based, abuse in Haringey.
This will be achieved through a range of different activities including but not limited to:
• Evidence based and age/development-appropriate education programmes for primary and secondary aged children
• Specialist domestic abuse-related advice to inform the planning, design and delivery of the PSHE agenda/curriculum in schools
• Intervention work for young people of all genders aged 11 - 20
• Training and support for teachers and parents
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:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The council is seeking to commission a schools and community-based service to provide education and intervention services for children and young people of all genders who are experiencing, or at risk of, gender-based abuse.
This service will educate children and young people about healthy relationships, encourage healthy attitudes in relation to gender, and support the prevention of domestic, and gender-based, abuse in Haringey.
This will be achieved through a range of different activities including but not limited to:
• Evidence based and age/development-appropriate education programmes for primary and secondary aged children
• Specialist domestic abuse-related advice to inform the planning, design and delivery of the PSHE agenda/curriculum in schools
• Intervention work for young people of all genders aged 11 - 20
• Training and support for teachers and parents
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/10/2024
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 8 Identification and Referral to Improve Safety Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is seeking to commission an Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) service across the 34 GP practices in Haringey.
The service will acquire an IRIS license and devise a structured training plan to ensure clinical and non-clinical staff across the 34 GP practices are better able to recognise domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and refer patients to support at the earliest stage possible.
The service will also provide short term support through the form of casework, for patients referred into IRIS, who are identified as standard to medium risk. Any high-risk cases will be referred into the VAWG pathway.
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:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The council is seeking to commission an Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) service across the 34 GP practices in Haringey.
The service will acquire an IRIS license and devise a structured training plan to ensure clinical and non-clinical staff across the 34 GP practices are better able to recognise domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and refer patients to support at the earliest stage possible.
The service will also provide short term support through the form of casework, for patients referred into IRIS, who are identified as standard to medium risk. Any high-risk cases will be referred into the VAWG pathway.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/10/2024
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
The Council is keen to consult and engage the provider market in the commissioning process and is inviting interested organisations to a pre-procurement market engagement Event.
This event will be held in person on:
Date: Tuesday, 17th September 2024
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Location to be confirmed (will be in Haringey)
The aim of this event is to consult with current and prospective providers on the service and how it will continue to support Haringey residents. The market engagement event will include a presentation of the Council's commissioning intentions, an overview of the anticipated requirements and the proposed procurement process. It will also offer potential service providers the opportunity to raise any questions or present any views prior to proceeding to the procurement process.
The Council is committed to working with the marketplace to maximise the commissioning opportunities under this contract and therefore would encourage all current and prospective providers to attend.
If you would like to express your interest in attending this event, please click this link:
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/TQcpz
If the link above does not work, copy and paste this into your browser:
https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/ProcurementLBHaringey/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=26205&ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f
You will be required to provide name of delegate and organisation details, including address, delegate email address and contact number. Once registered, you will receive confirmation of place and venue on or after 12th September 2024.
Please note, separate registration is required for each attendee. Interested organisations are asked to limit the number of attendees to no more than 2 representatives.
The closing date for registering attendance is 18:00 (6pm), on Wednesday 11th September 2024. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through Haringey Procurement & Contracts System (HPCS).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/08/2024