Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbe-a0b8-70c9-af7e-f812b43961ea/gmca1537-commissioning-review-of-independent-domestic-violence-and-sexual-violen awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority) Estimated value £75,000 Published 23 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 29 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender GMCA has awarded a contract for the provision of GMCA1537 Commissioning Review of Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advisors (IDVA/ISVAs) Workforce . This contract is for a provider to engage with the GMCA and local partners to undertake a transformational review of the GMCA's Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor/Independent Sexual Violence Advisor commissioning and workforce model in GM. This contract is of key strategic importance to the future direction of Victims' Services in GM given the need to change the existing support model to better support the needs and experience of victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The GMCA requires the successful provider to: - Develop a process and final sustainable recommendations that are victim focused and reflect the voice of lived experience - Creatively engage with a range of partners at all stages of the process to engender buy-in, discover and define the issues; develop innovative proposals, test and deliver the model and design evaluation processes - Demonstrably draws on best practice and government guidance to ensure the commissioning model aligns. Further information on the nature and scope of the contract requirements can be found in the procurement documentation. ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-055947-2025-12-23T12:21:25Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-055947-2025-12-23T12:21:25Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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