Published date: 1 August 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 4 September 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£800,000

Procurement reference

BURY001-DN784222-92436856

Published date

1 August 2025

Closing date

4 September 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 November 2025

Contract end date

2 November 2026

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


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

Issue Documentation via The Chest Friday 1st August 2025 Via the Chest/proactis portal

Closing Date for Expressions of Interest 5.00 pm on Tuesday 26th August 2025 Via the Chest/proactis portal

Closing time and date for submission of bids 12.00 noon on Thursday 4th September 2025 Via the Chest/proactis portal

This is a lite touch procurement


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Quinlan

Address

3 Knowsley Place
Duke Street
Bury
BL9 0EJ
United Kingdom

Email

c.quinlan@bury.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bury.gov.uk/