Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury has awarded a contract for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) services. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is now complete. The buyer, a public authority in the UK, invited tenders to provide critical support services for domestic violence victims under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

Located in Bury, United Kingdom, this service is designed to enhance community safety and operate from 2025 to 2028, with a potential extension. The successful supplier in this contract, valued at approximately £1.44 million gross, is Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Ltd, an SME based in Burnley. The contract comes under the services category within the health and social work services industry, with delivery set in the UKD33 region.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social work, and related support services, particularly those with an existing focus on community safety and domestic violence intervention. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those invested in social value organisations would find such contracts beneficial. As the tender successfully attracted multiple bids from SMEs, it highlights the potential growth opportunities for businesses that can deliver quality services responsive to public health mandates.

Additionally, businesses with a strong record in delivering service quality and meeting accelerated timelines within a light touch regime framework may find openings in similar future procurements.