# Invitation to Tender for Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy \(IDVA\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Bury Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Bury Council](/buyers/bury-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £800,000
- Published: 1 August 2025
- Contract start: 9 November 2025
- Contract end: 2 November 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Notice ID: 2d662619-8e3d-47cb-9067-d0e7947d0aad-857154
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42af6879-1439-49f1-aa9b-b7b264111020

## 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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d662619-8e3d-47cb-9067-d0e7947d0aad-857154)