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Invitation to Tender for the provision of Refuge, dispersed refuge and support for victims of domestic abuse in HerefordshireFloating Support for Men and BoysSafe Accommodation and Floating Support Lived Experience Advisory Group Co-ordination

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2023 at 08:23

Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has issued an Invitation to Tender for the provision of various domestic abuse services in Herefordshire. The tender includes four specific lots: safe accommodation and support services, domestic abuse support for men and boys, dispersed refuge and floating support for victims of domestic abuse, and advisory group co-ordination. The procurement stage is open, with a tender deadline of 24th October 2023.

This tender from Herefordshire Council presents opportunities for businesses in the social services sector to provide vital support to vulnerable adults and young people affected by domestic abuse. Service providers with experience in delivering high-quality support services for homeless individuals and an emphasis on collaborative working are well-suited to compete for the different lots offered. Businesses interested in collaborating with the council to enhance domestic abuse support services can find detailed information on the Procontract portal.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Refuge, dispersed refuge and support for victims of domestic abuse in HerefordshireFloating Support for Men and BoysSafe Accommodation and Floating Support Lived Experience Advisory Group Co-ordination

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council (the council) would like to thank you for your interest in this opportunity for the procurement of domestic abuse services in Herefordshire. This tender opportunity includes four specific lots as follows: * Lot 1 - safe accommodation (refuge and extended refuge) and domestic abuse support services for adults and children. * Lot 2 - safe accommodation (dispersed units) and floating support for victims of domestic abuse in Herefordshire * Lot 3 - Domestic abuse support for men and boys * Lot 4 - Lived Experience Advisory Group Co-ordination

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 - Refuge, dispersed refuge and support for victims of domestic abuse in Herefordshire The provider will be expected to demonstrate innovation and flexibility in the support offered which should include; * Advice, information, guidance, practical and emotional support. * 24 hour telephone help-line (advice and support for victims and concerned others and professionals) for all victim-survivors of domestic abuse including men. * Refuge accommodation will be dedicated to women and children. * Extended refuge will be open to men or women and their respective children as required. * Assessment of needs and risks for all family members including children. * Safety planning for victims and their children. * Develop and implement coordinated safety plans in conjunction with other agencies / forums where needed. * Case working / Support co-ordination. * Group work programmes. * One-to-one support, based on an assessment of needs. * Peer support. * Signposting to appropriate positive activities. * Appropriate managed handovers to other generic / specialist services. * Counselling and mediation services. * Services for children and young people - including specialist support, play therapy, mediation and counselling. * Co-location of a specialist domestic abuse worker with Herefordshire Councils Early Help team. * Increased focus on prevention through education and publicity * Promote and ensure access to services for people with protected characteristics

Lot 2

LOT 2 - Safe Accommodation and Floating Support The provider is expected to deliver at least 6 units of safe accommodation and associated housing, advocacy and one to one support for families affected by domestic abuse as follows: * Advice, information, guidance, practical and emotional support. * Safe accommodation and support will be open to men or women and their respective children as required. (Please note that a separate support service for men and boys is being commissioned and it is expected that where possible the provider will signpost men to this service, but will continue to support as needed e.g. housing support and advise). * 24 hour cover for service users in case of an emergency. * Assessment of needs and risks for all family members including children. * Safety planning for victims and their children. * Develop and implement coordinated safety plans in conjunction with other agencies / forums where needed. * One-to-one support, based on an assessment of needs. * Signposting to appropriate positive activities. * Appropriate managed handovers to other generic / specialist services. * Promote and ensure access to services for people with protected characteristics * Liaison and collaboration with wider domestic abuse services including safe accommodation and specific domestic abuse support

Lot 3

LOT 3 - Floating Support for Men and Boys The provider will be expected to demonstrate innovation and flexibility in the support offered which should include; * Advice, information, guidance, practical and emotional support. * Assessment of needs and risks for all family members including children where applicable. * Safety planning for victims and their children where applicable. * Develop and implement coordinated safety plans in conjunction with other agencies / forums where needed. * One-to-one support, based on an assessment of needs. * Peer support. * Signposting to appropriate positive activities * Appropriate managed handovers to other generic / specialist services. * Counselling and mediation services if needed. * Liaison and collaboration with wider domestic abuse services including safe accommodation and specific domestic abuse support for children (please see below). * Promote and ensure access to services for people with protected characteristics * Support to men and their families as they move into longer term accommodation within Herefordshire. * Delivery of a programme of preventative training and engagement targeted at men and boys domestic abuse both as victims and as potential perpetrators

Lot 4

LOT 4 - Lived Experience Advisory Group Co-ordination * The initial development of the LEAG has already been undertaken under a current contract. This contract seeks to continue the development of this network and ensure that the voices of people with lived experience are heard and used to influence commissioning and service development across the two counties. * Implementation of the Lived Experience Engagement Strategy, work plan and monitoring / evaluating its impact. Including embedding a long-term, sustainable approach to meaningful co-production, consultation, and engagement across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. * Coordination and continuation of the Lived Experience Advisory Group, including ensuring members contribute to strategic documents and the design of the new DA service as a key priority * Planning, coordination, and delivery of recommendations / key projects / activities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04038f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028289-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Karilyn Secker
Contact Email
karilyn.secker@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432261994

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

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