Lot 4: Young People - Further Competition 2021

" This tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, specifically aimed at extending an existing contract related to the Safe Teenage Relationship Education and Empowerment Team (STREET). This extension notice, known as a Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT), is focused on the Gloucestershire Framework Agreement for Domestic Abuse. The procurement method is limited and negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, justified by technical reasons necessitating the incumbent provider, Victim Support, to continue due to the absence of competition; the process is documented according to Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The extension, valued at £771,436, presents an opportunity for companies well-versed in handling sensitive social services and domestic abuse initiatives to remain engaged in impactful community work. While this specific contract is tailored to an existing provider, businesses specialising in health and social work services can leverage this notice as an example to explore future opportunities in similar frameworks. Companies with expertise in delivering education and empowerment services for young people, particularly in fostering healthy relationships and addressing domestic abuse, can benefit by aligning themselves with the anticipated statutory guidance from the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is expected to reshape service demands in this sector.