They are commissioning a system of provision (the Service System) rather than a single service
This is a re-commissioning service.
A Helpline and Engagement Service will be the main local access point for victims of domestic and sexual violence and abuse (and those supporting them) and as such it will offer a “front door” to other support services.
This service provision is divided into two lots:
- Lot 1 – Domestic Abuse Locality Services for Leicester City Council
- Lot 2 – Domestic Abuse Locality Services for Leicestershire County Council and Domestic Abuse Locality Services for Rutland
For each lot a separate contract will be awarded to a single Supplier – one for Leicester City Council (Lot 1) and one for Leicestershire and Rutland County Councils (Lot 2).
For the purpose of Lot 2, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council will have a separate contract, substantially on the same terms, and both contracts for lot 2 are expected to be awarded to the same provider.
The proposed Contracts will be for an initial period from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025 with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authorities, for a further period up to a total of two years (24months) to 31 March 2027, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years.
Tenders from small local enterprises and voluntary and community sector organisations are particularly welcomed.
Contract values are:
- Lot 1 – Domestic Violence / Abuse Service Locality for Leicester (Annual Value = £225,000 (5 Years Value = £1,125,000))
- Lot 2 Domestic Violence / Abuse Service Locality for Leicestershire (Annual Value = £257,200 (5 Years Value = £1,286,000)) and Domestic Violence / Abuse Service Locality for Rutland (Annual Value = £58,000 (5 Years Value = £290,000)).
In addition , the authorities anticipate receiving some additional funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) which means additional funding could be used to secure additional services through this contract should the Authority wish to do so.
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