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CP2274-22 Trauma focused therapeutic psychological intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Sep 2022 at 15:47

Planning

10 Aug 2022 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is planning a procurement process for a specialist Trauma focused Therapeutic Intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse, in line with the 'Devon Strategy for delivering domestic abuse support in safe accommodation'. The service will offer up to 16 therapy sessions, both in person and digitally, delivered by trained therapists. The council aims to address outcome 4 of the strategy and emphasizes evidence-based therapies, including EMDR and compassion focused therapy. A virtual pre-tender launch market engagement meeting is planned for Friday 30th September, providing an opportunity for interested parties to learn more about the tender and ask questions.

This procurement process by Devon County Council presents opportunities for service providers in the healthcare and social services industry proficient in trauma-focused interventions, counselling, and therapy. Businesses offering evidence-based therapeutic support services for victims of domestic abuse, with a focus on flexibility and user-specific needs, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is set to create a platform for collaboration with the council in delivering vital support services to individuals affected by domestic abuse, contributing towards the broader objective of breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse within the community.

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Notice Title

CP2274-22 Trauma focused therapeutic psychological intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

A specialist Trauma focused Therapeutic Intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse to ensure delivery against outcome 4 of the 'Devon Strategy for delivering domestic abuse support in safe accommodation'. Therapies and counselling provided by the service will need to be supported by a strong evidence base of effectiveness specific to this particular group and will include but not be exclusively limited to, EMDR and compassion focused therapy. Service users will be provided with up to 16 therapy sessions primarily delivered in a 1:1 setting by trained and qualified therapists, supported by therapeutic/counselling group sessions. Sessions must be delivered flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users and may include in person and digital delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon County Council is seeking to procure a specialist Trauma focused Therapeutic Intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse to ensure delivery against outcome 4 of the 'Devon Strategy for delivering domestic abuse support in safe accommodation' . We are seeking to commission a Service Provider or collaboration of Service Providers who will work in partnership with the Commissioners and others to identify and ensure that a range of trauma responsive therapeutic direct interventions are available to victims (and their children) to support recovery from abuse and break the intergenerational cycle of abuse. The service must be delivered in a flexible manner that is accessible to all who may need it, this refers to all victims of domestic abuse, including people with or without children; people who have had their children removed; people from marginalised communities and / or with protected characteristics (e.g. our LGBT+ communities, our BAME communities and our disabled communities). It should also be equipped to offer other forms of evidence based and appropriate therapy should the person required it. Service users will be provided with up to 16 therapeutic sessions, comprising of primarily 1:1 support, with additional therapeutic viable group sessions ( i.e. compassion focused group therapy) were this is beneficial. Sessions may be delivered in person or can take the form of virtual therapy, in order to meet the preferences and requirements of the person receiving the treatment. All sessions will be delivered by trained and qualified therapists who are able to understand the specific needs of victims and survivors of domestic abuse in the context of the therapeutic interventions provided and build trusting relationships by listening, hearing and accepting people's stories. The service will collaboratively operate within a system of delivery for the benefit of victims and survivors of domestic abuse and will contribute to developing a shared understanding of need and appropriate responses within this system, which will support us develop future plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035aa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025569-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Kate Lowman
Contact Email
kate.lowman@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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