Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbb-4621-73a3-a97e-dadeeff07eae/2223-0248-black-asian-and-minoritised-ethnic-women-independent-domestic-violenc closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 2223-0248 Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic women Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service [Islington Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/islington-council) Estimated value £1,184,000 Published 23 Dec 2022 Deadline Closed 2 Feb 2023 ## 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 This contract is for a domestic abuse advocacy and support service commissioned by Islington Council. - The service will be independently developed, led and delivered by and for Black, Asian and minoritised women, promoting social and community cohesion. The service will respond specifically to the needs of Black, Asian and minoritised women who have experienced violence and will reach communities and individuals who face multiple barriers to accessing statutory and other voluntary services. - The service will provide IDVA roles embedded within Islington's voluntary and community sector settings who will provide support to survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and other oppressive and harmful practices. - The service will provide one-to-one support to survivors of VAWG and domestic abuse, co-ordinating multi agency support and safety planning by providing practical solutions in Islington. - This service will meet the needs of and provide services to Black, Asian and minoritised women including transgender women. - The service will demonstrate anti-racist values through actions and accountability to Black, Asian and survivors from minoritised backgrounds based on collaboration, inclusivity, and intersectional representation. - Islington Council and partners will work with the provider to develop the service to meet the needs of survivors and their families. To enable us to do this we require a service provider who is knowledgeable about the impact of VAWG on diverse communities, experienced in delivering domestic abuse services and who will work innovatively to meet the needs of survivors and their families. - The service provider will demonstrate a clear focus on utilising resources providing the greatest positive impact for survivors and their families. - The service provider will demonstrate exceptional social value improving economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of survivors and their families. Read full description ## CPV classification Guidance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/69d41960-e3fc-4f92-8ff3-5a01c6133812) 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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