Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf5-6761-70d7-a3ce-cec9e897c244/domestic-abuse-independent-advocate-idva-and-programme-of-therapeutic-response closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response [The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-bedfordshire) Estimated value £1,020,000 Published 5 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2024 ## 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 The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is seeking a countywide Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate (IDVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Response services to safeguard through effective safety planning victims of domestic abuse who are assessed as medium and high risk and reduce their risk. The services will support the victims though the often-complex criminal justice system, empower individuals to cope and recover from the crime they have suffered. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with 1 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is £1,020,000.00 for the full contract term, this figure is based on a budget of £340,000 per annum. Tender timelines are available in the electronic documentation, Invitation to Tender document. Basic indicative timelines are as follows: Tender release: 05/08/2024 Tender close: 09/09/2024 ### Tender award: 23/09/2024 This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit [7force.force.com](https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk) If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: [7force.force.com/login](https://7force.force.com/login) ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dadb1805-bea1-4296-9c34-a1409fa67922) 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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