Planning

Safer Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Abuse

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Jul 2023 at 11:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is seeking proposals for the provision of Safer Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Abuse. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 21st October 2023. The service aims to address the needs identified in the Leicestershire Domestic Abuse Reduction Strategy 2022-2025. The Council plans to secure various types of safe accommodation to meet the demand, including specialist units for different communities and accessible refuge accommodation for older victims and those with disabilities.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in social work services with accommodation, particularly those with expertise in supporting victims of domestic abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this soft market testing exercise, businesses can contribute their experience and concerns to shape the service and procurement design. The Council aims to increase the provision of safe accommodation spaces to meet the demand in Leicestershire and address the current shortfall in available spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safer Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Authority) is currently considering options for the future design and procurement of their Safer Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Abuse. The purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to determine the level of interest in the marketplace for the delivery of Safer Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Abuse across Leicestershire. This is a new service for Authority to meet its duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, with a view to commencing on 01/04/2024. In order to understand what services and support are required locally to support these duties, the Authority has completed a Strategic Needs Assessment to assess the need for accommodation-based domestic abuse support across Leicestershire for all victims. This needs assessment has been used to inform the development of a strategy for the provision of support in Leicestershire - the final version of the Leicestershire Domestic Abuse Reduction Strategy2022-2025 can be found at: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/field/pdf/2022/1/6/domestic-abuse-reduction-strategy-2022-2025.pdf The Strategic Needs Assessment has highlighted there are currently 21 safe accommodation spaces in Leicestershire. Based on the population of Leicestershire-706,155 it is recommended to have at least 70 spaces. The current provision available in Leicestershire is below the recommended level. Leicestershire County Council intends to secure the following type of safe accommodation: 1. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) specific units 2. Specialist units for larger families 3. Pet friendly units 4. Self-contained units to accommodate families with older male children. 5. Self-contained units for those from Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities (LGBT+) 6. Units for those from the Gypsy, Roma and traveller (GRT) community 7. Accessible refuge accommodation for older victims and those with disabilities The above spaces will be broken down into different lots: 1) Specialist accommodation for BAME victims, 2) Lot 2: > Family-sized/flexible units (including, suitable for older children particularly boys) / Units for families with pets. / Accessible accommodation for older victims/victims with disabilities. 3) Specialist units for those from LGBT+ communities, and 4) Specialist units for GRT Communities As a part of this process, the commissioners of this service are keen to capture provider experience, skills, knowledge and concerns at an early point to ensure these can be fully considered throughout the service and procurement design phases. This exercise is not a formal tendering process. Participation in this exercise is completely voluntary and submitting, or not submitting a response, would not preclude you from any further procurement activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2900cfde-3029-4cff-a8d6-50e6e297650c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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