Award

NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2022 at 14:37

Tender

30 Nov 2021 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northumberland County Council revolves around the title "NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services." This initiative, classified under the main procurement category of "services" and specifically within the health and social work services industry (CPV code: 85000000), is taking place in Northumberland, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the current stage is the award phase, with the contracts for various lots being signed on 31 March 2022. The project aims to address new statutory responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act, which came into effect in April 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in domestic abuse support services, counselling, and related social work. Companies that can deliver quality services aimed at victims, perpetrators, and children affected by domestic abuse will be well-positioned to compete, particularly those with experience in therapeutic and outreach programmes. The contracts are broken down into five lots, each focusing on specific aspects of domestic abuse support, making it suitable for both small and large enterprises in the health and social care sectors.

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Notice Title

NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services

Notice Description

New statutory responsibilities have been placed on local authorities under the new Domestic Abuse Act which came into law in April 2021. Northumberland County Council has sought to meet these duties in relation to domestic abuse for victims, perpetrators and children through commissioning a service to help reduce the incidents and impact of domestic abuse. The contract will comprise the following 5 Lots: Lot 1: Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland Lot 2: Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service Lot 3: Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service Lot 4: Provision for Domestic Abuse Services in Rural Northumberland Lot 5: Counselling Service for adults of Domestic Abuse

Lot Information

Lot 1: Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland

The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage and provide an accessible, equitable service to service users of domestic abuse.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Lot 2: Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service

The Provider will deliver voluntary, non-clinical play therapy and counselling for children and young people from the ages of 4 - 18 who have suffered from domestic abuse. The Provider will also provide outreach support. This work will reduce the impact of trauma and support them to heal from their experiences.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Lot 3: Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service

To work with people both male and female (aged 18 and over) and to operate as a single point of entry for referrals and subsequent delivery for residents of Northumberland or those referred by Northumberland social care. The referrals should be for people who agree to engage and take responsibility and wish to change their abusive behaviour. The service will focus on increasing the safety of partners, children, and family members to reduce the incidents of domestic abuse within these relationships.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Lot 4: Provision for Domestic Abuse Services in Rural Northumberland

The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) report 2019, Captive and Controlled: Domestic Abuse in Rural Areas, stated that Domestic Abuse in Rural Areas are 'isolated, unsupported and unprotected, service users failed by the system, services and those around them.' It recommends 'rural proofing' commissioning to account for the specific needs of service users and survivors in rural communities. To that end Northumberland County Council are looking to commission a service to raise awareness and provide support in the rural areas of West and North of Northumberland. The successful provider will be expected to offer both face to face and virtual 1:1 sessions and support groups. Also work with other agencies to raise awareness in the communities of domestic abuse and the support available.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Lot 5: Counselling Service for Adults of Domestic Abuse

The Provider will deliver a counselling service to both male and female service users of domestic abuse who require counselling to help overcome the various issues that they have faced during the time when they have experienced the abuse.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fb68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009146-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£735,617 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Leanne Stewart
Contact Email
leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1670622360

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ACORNS

CYGNUS SUPPORT

HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES

NDAS

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