P0779 - Provision of Security Measures for Victims of Domestic Abuse - AWARD

Birmingham City Council is seeking for a supplier for the provision of Security Measures for Victims of Domestic Abuse.

The service consists of providing a specialist, quality security fitting service to Secured by Design by way of a range of security measures e.g. replacement locks, panic alarms, fencing, fireproof letterbox, replacement doors (NB list is not exhaustive) to help those experiencing domestic abuse stay in a settled home.

The main aim of the Sanctuary Scheme is to support victims/survivors of domestic abuse to remain in their existing accommodation, where it is their choice. In doing so this will:

• oReduce the numbers of people who are homeless due to domestic abuse
• oReduce the risk of subsequent moves/repeat homelessness through improving the security of move on accommodation
• oIncrease choice for people experiencing domestic abuse who are at risk of homelessness
• oSupport the delivery of Birmingham's responsibilities under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• oSupport the delivery of Birmingham's responsibilities under the pending Domestic Abuse Act 2020

The contract will be for a period of 4 years commencing on 1st October 2021.

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000.

Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 9th July 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc