Planning

Prior Information Notice - Domestic Violence Accommodation Based Service

CAPITALESOURCING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Jul 2022 at 12:26

Planning

15 Jul 2022 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is preparing to invite tenders for a Domestic Violence Accommodation Based Service, with a contract start date set for 1 April 2024. This opportunity falls under the social work services category and is currently in the planning stage. The estimated annual contract value is £162,165.00, subject to adjustments based on funding availability from the Department of Levelling Up, Communities and Housing. Interested parties should note that the engagement period will conclude on 9 September 2022, and a questionnaire along with a value for money workbook will be required for participation in future tenders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work, particularly those with expertise in domestic violence support and accommodation services. Companies that can offer innovative service models and are proficient in providing trauma-informed care will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, smaller enterprises and voluntary community sector organisations may also find this an advantageous opportunity due to the emphasis on flexible, responsive service provision that aligns with the needs of vulnerable women and children in crisis.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Domestic Violence Accommodation Based Service

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is issuing this PIN to engage with the market and determine interest in a future tender opportunity for a Domestic Violence Accommodation Based Service. We would like to approach the market to explore how you would meet the specifications and aspirations described below by completing a questionnaire and a value for money workbook to give an indicative costing for such a service. We would further like to explore how you would seek to innovate in the provision of this service and what different service models you might propose. Please note that this PIN is not a call for competition and potential providers should be aware that further notices will be published regarding this tender. There will be no financial reimbursements for participation in this consultation. The contract start date is 1 April 2024 and the estimated annual contract value will be PS162,165.00 paid pro rata in monthly instalments for the financial year. The contract will be awarded for five years and will be subject to an extension of two further years, should the provider meet good performance levels in accordance with key performance indicators for the service and contract compliance. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Refuge Services is a 14-bed project located across the borough, which provides support and accommodation to 14 women and their dependent children who are fleeing Domestic Abuse. Oftentimes, residents who are referred to this service come from their own homes (rented accommodation or otherwise) and are in the pre-contemplative stage of their journey after being victims of Domestic Abuse. Women and children that come to the service require immediate interventions to reassure their safety and provide them with time discover their strengths. We expect providers to make use of all the available space for children and professionals to engage with peer led activities that promote their social inclusion. Please contact us directly to obtain a copy of the questionnaire and value for money workbook. We would also welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss this opportunity further. To arrange a meeting please get in touch via the email address below. Additional information: Cohort for the service: - Women of 18 years of age and over and their children who are at imminent risk due to Domestic Abuse. - Women with complex histories and experience of trauma due to Domestic Abuse, mental and physical health, and a disrupted housing history. The Contractor shall keep the below objectives at the heart of service delivery: - To provide flexible and responsive crisis intervention to vulnerable women with a significant Domestic Abuse history, adapting to the changing needs of the cohort to improve health and wellbeing and social inclusion, provide stability and reduce the likelihood of possible homelessness. - To develop a proactive service with budget consideration to purchase external services to provide in-reach support, such as therapeutic interventions, that are tailored to the specific needs of both women and their children on a long-term basis. - To develop a psychologically informed environment that aids and does not hinder people's recovery, understanding what they may have experienced. - To provide a strength based, trauma-informed, holistic, wrap around support that will; o Enable women and children to develop their personal capability and resilience, o Prevent residents from revolving around services and/or returning to the perpetrators. o Recognise that each individual will require a personalised resettlement plan that will need to focus on innovative move on routes and are fast paced. o Progress individuals towards increased independence and personal responsibility in a timely manner, and o Prevent tenancy loss and/or other institutional care. - Operate a trauma-informed model, looking at what skills the resident already has and working with them and their children to develop further towards independence. To ensure this model, providers will work on innovative support planning that works in a reflective and personalised way. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Refuge Services consists of 8 team members. - Service Manager x 1 FTE - Team Leader x 1 FTE - Support Workers x 4 FTE - Children & Family Worker (x 2 FTE) The estimated annual contract value is PS162,165.00. However, the funding of 1 Team Leader and 1 Children and Family Worker are covered by the Department of Levelling Up, Communities and Housing (DLUCH) at this moment. If this funding is not continued the contract value will vary to approximately PS195,994.00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d98ff48e-4035-4234-83e4-dd4e04d2424a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/653f7376-74d1-4c47-9396-470c6339944f
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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