# Domestic Abuse Independent Advocate \(IDVA\) and Programme of Therapeutic Response

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire,.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire,](/buyers/the-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-bedfordshire/contract-awards)
- Supplier: One YMCA
- Award value: £1,018,044
- Tender value: £1,018,044
- Award date: 9 December 2024
- Published: 23 January 2025
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d88b957b-bbf3-4fbe-b9cb-e9c2350bb8e9-819910
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-070f4662-2e9c-40b0-8fa4-4b435f3ccae4

## Description

The service will be an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser \(IDVA\) model of delivery for all ages, sex and background, and will also provide a programme of therapeutic responses for victims of domestic abuse\. The service will be accessible to: • Children and young people, and adults aged 18 years and over, who have been referred through an appropriate referral pathway\. • Victims inclusive of all protected characteristics, irrespective of age, sexual orientation, sex, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, or civil partnership\. • Deliver services for victims' resident in Bedfordshire\. • Standard/ medium risk It is anticipated that the contract will be let for a 2 years term with a potential extension of up to 12 months, subject to good performance\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88b957b-bbf3-4fbe-b9cb-e9c2350bb8e9-819910)