Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c09-6c6d-73aa-a501-3dd8a0e5154e/non-accommodation-based-domestic-abuse-services-provider-consultation closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Non-accommodation based Domestic Abuse Services - Provider Consultation [Reading Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reading-borough-council) Estimated value £1,200,000 to £1,300,000 Published 14 Feb 2017 Deadline Closed 6 Mar 2017 ## 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. - 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 Reading Borough Council is looking to go out to tender for non-accommodation based domestic abuse services in the Reading borough. This summary specification and proposed budget has been informed by responses to our public consultation and is subject to further change and to the final decision in respect of the procurement by Policy Committee on 13th March. \\n \\n As part of this we would appreciate your feedback on what we are proposing in terms of the service.\\n \\n This service will be offering services to domestic abuse victims, survivors, their families, perpetrators of domestic abuse and services that work with these client groups. All the services will be community based and will compliment refuge provision provided under a separate contract. \\n \\n The service will also be proactive in signposting to relevant local organisations and supporting local organisation to effectively support domestic abuse victims and survivors and their families. \\n \\n The service will adapt to local need and work with the Domestic Abuse Strategy Group to manage local priorities and resources. \\n \\n The service provider will facilitate childcare where necessary to enable clients to access and engage with the service. Additional information: This is an early engagement exercise as part of the development of a planned procurement. Organisations interested in responding to the consultation should download the documents which are available on the Council`s e-tendering system at: [in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home) (Project Reference No. RBC 00000241 ), and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council`s e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a response. Interested parties must log onto the Council`s e-tendering portal at: [in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc), to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council`s e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation`s responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council`s e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation`s details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: , telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1339e9b4-510e-469b-863a-68c38b9dc198) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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