Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA)
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£1.2m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
23 Oct 2025
Description
Bury has commissioned the current Independent Domestic Violence Advisors contract (IDVA) service since 2020. An independent domestic violence adviser is commonly known as an 'IDVA'. An IDVA's role is to support victims of domestic violence or abuse. These victims may be at high risk of harm or death from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members. The Role of an IDVA ensures that as a local authority Bury Council can keep residents safe and fulfil their duty under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021
Scope
- Reference
- DN784222
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 08 Oct 2025 to 31 Mar 2028Possible extension to 31 Mar 2029
Extensions are dependent on review
- CPV classifications
- 8514000085300000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
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| MAT | — | quality | — |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Please see documents on the Proactis/CHEST portal
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£1.2m
Award date
22 Oct 2025
Contract start
11 Nov 2025
Contract end
10 Nov 2028
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 22 Oct 2025 · Contract period 11 Nov 2025 — 10 Nov 2028
Other contracts from Metropolitan borough of Bury
Full notice and award history for this contracting authority is on the buyer profile.
Other contracts awarded to Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Ltd· 7
Cross-buyer view of this supplier's public-sector wins.
| Title | Type | Value | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victim Services - Domestic Abuse 2026-2030 | contract | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Victim Services - Domestic Abuse 2026-2030 | contract | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Tender for a Safe Accommodation Service | contract | — | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Support in Safe Accommodation and Outreach Services for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse | contract | — | 27 Jun 2024 |
| LPS CARE - Support in Safe Accommodation and Outreach Services for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse) - LCC35403 | call off | £30.0m | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Safe Accommodation Service | contract | — | 18 Jan 2022 |
| LPS CARE - Refuge services for people fleeing domestic abuse - RFQ 15227703 | call off | £6.5m | 01 Aug 2019 |