How to win: Domestic Abuse and Safe Accommodation Service

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The London Borough of Harrow is inviting tenders for the provision of the borough's Domestic Abuse Service. This comprises two procurement Lots as summarised below. Tenderers are invited to bid for one or both Lots. Tenderers should refer to the service specifications for full details of the services. Successful tenderers will work in partnership with the council in collaborative forums to ensure a cohesive holistic Domestic Abuse Service. Lot 1: Domestic Abuse Support Service: Strategic Coordination and Direct Support to Domestic Abuse Victims/Survivors This service will encompass: • Community outreach - Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) Service, Domestic Abuse case work and Safety Planning • Public Protection - MARAC Coordination • Service Manager to oversee the service The service will: • Deliver domestic abuse support provisions for all service users • Deliver outcomes for all service users • Develop staff and innovate to ensure the services provided meet the needs and outcomes for all service users • Provide services that are sensitive and deliver effective and timely responses • Provide domestic abuse awareness training for council key stakeholders to ensure

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — London Borough of Harrow scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £2,395,935, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 15 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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