Kent County Council: Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS)

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Kent County Council

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PLDL-8938-YGYW

Address:

Kent County Council | Sessions House, Maidstone
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK

Contact name:

Matthew Wellard

Email:

Matthew.Wellard@kent.gov.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

The procurement process KCC is undertaking to procure the required services is a Competitive Flexible Procedure, as permitted under Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. KCC may hereon refer to this Competitive Flexible Procedure as a ‘Traditional Restricted’ Procedure.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes

Dynamic market:

No

Special regime:

Light touch, Utilities

Scope

Title:

Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS)

Reference number:

CN260248

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The overarching objective of this commission is to bring together all related domestic abuse contracts which have previously been purchased in a fragmented way due to how funding has been announced and received over the existing contract term. It will commission services under a single, unified contractual arrangement, ensuring a seamless and coordinated pathway of support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Kent whilst recognising the need to consider lotting and acknowledging and reducing barriers for SMEs to access the opportunity in so far that it does not provide diminished value. By integrating services in this way, the new commissioning approach aims to eliminate fragmentation, simplify access to crucial resources, and provide a consistent, person-centred experience for individuals and families at every stage of their journey.
The full requirement can be found within associated tender documents.

Total value (estimated):

GBP 28,130,320.5 excluding VAT

GBP 33,756,384 including VAT

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided

Lots

Description:

The service element will foster a trauma-informed, vigilant, and responsive community among both professionals and the wider public regarding domestic abuse. It will provide access to structured training sessions, education, and ongoing awareness campaigns, the following outcomes are anticipated:
•Increased identification and early intervention: Staff across statutory, voluntary, and community sectors will be better equipped to recognise signs of domestic abuse, enabling earlier support and reducing escalation of harm.
•Enhanced survivor experience: Survivors benefit from a more consistent, supportive response across all services, as professionals demonstrate improved understanding, sensitivity, and effectiveness in their interactions.
•Empowered communities: Through targeted awareness campaigns and educational resources, members of the public are better able to identify domestic abuse, challenge harmful behaviours, and seek help or signpost others to support.
•Improved multi-agency collaboration: Training and education facilitate shared language, values, and protocols, resulting in better coordination between agencies and more holistic care for those affected by domestic abuse.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Value (estimated):

GBP 1,050,000 excluding VAT

GBP 1,260,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2027 to 31/01/2031

CPV classifications:

80000000 - Education and training services.

80500000 - Training services.

80510000 - Specialist training services.

80511000 - Staff training services.

85300000 - Social work and related services.

85310000 - Social work services.

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.

85320000 - Social services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2034

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting:

Description:

This service element will be split over four lots. Lots will have identical requirements. The requirements are to deliver:
•Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in refuge (regardless of risk level) and their accompanying babies, children and young people;
•Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in their own home where a Sanctuary Scheme has been applied (regardless of risk level), and their accompanying babies, children and young people;
•Community-based support to all victim/survivors (16 years and over) regardless of risk level;
Whilst the KCC funding will not be used to fund the accommodation itself, the successful bidder will have the responsibility to source accommodation which will be funded via the Housing Benefit contributions of the individual to fully fund this provision.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Value (estimated):

GBP 8,382,925.49 excluding VAT

GBP 10,059,510.59 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2027 to 31/01/2031

CPV classifications:

85310000 - Social work services.

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.

85320000 - Social services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2034

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting:

Description:

Lot 3
This service element will be split over four lots. Lots will have identical requirements. The requirements are to deliver:
•Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in refuge (regardless of risk level) and their accompanying babies, children and young people;
•Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in their own home where a Sanctuary Scheme has been applied (regardless of risk level), and their accompanying babies, children and young people;
•Community-based support to all victim/survivors (16 years and over) regardless of risk level;
Whilst the KCC funding will not be used to fund the accommodation itself, the successful bidder will have the responsibility to source accommodation which will be funded via the Housing Benefit contributions of the individual to fully fund this provision.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Value (estimated):

GBP 4,720,658 excluding VAT

GBP 5,664,789 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2027 to 31/01/2031

CPV classifications:

85300000 - Social work and related services.

85310000 - Social work services.

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.

85320000 - Social services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2034

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting:

Description:

Lot 4 - This service element will be split over four lots. Lots will have identical requirements. The requirements are to deliver:
•Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in refuge (regardless of risk level) and their accompanying babies, children and young people;
•Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in their own home where a Sanctuary Scheme has been applied (regardless of risk level), and their accompanying babies, children and young people;
•Community-based support to all victim/survivors (16 years and over) regardless of risk level;
Whilst the KCC funding will not be used to fund the accommodation itself, the successful bidder will have the responsibility to source accommodation which will be funded via the Housing Benefit contributions of the individual to fully fund this provision.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Value (estimated):

GBP 6,709,578 excluding VAT

GBP 8,051,493.6 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2027 to 31/01/2031

CPV classifications:

85300000 - Social work and related services.

85310000 - Social work services.

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.

85320000 - Social services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2034

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting:

Description:

Lot 5 - This service element will be split over four lots. Lots will have identical requirements. The requirements are to deliver:
•Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in refuge (regardless of risk level) and their accompanying babies, children and young people;
•Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in their own home where a Sanctuary Scheme has been applied (regardless of risk level), and their accompanying babies, children and young people;
•Community-based support to all victim/survivors (16 years and over) regardless of risk level;
Whilst the KCC funding will not be used to fund the accommodation itself, the successful bidder will have the responsibility to source accommodation which will be funded via the Housing Benefit contributions of the individual to fully fund this provision.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Value (estimated):

GBP 7,267,159.01 excluding VAT

GBP 8,720,590.81 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2027 to 31/01/2031

CPV classifications:

85300000 - Social work and related services.

85310000 - Social work services.

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.

85320000 - Social services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2034

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting:

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

10/11/2026 Time: 12.00

Deadline for requests to participate:

13/11/2026 Time: 12.00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/K24K8U459B

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

01/04/2027

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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