Planning

PPME For Provision of Housing Advocacy For Victims/ Survivors Of Domestic Abuse

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Nov 2023 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is planning a tender for the provision of housing advocacy for victims/survivors of domestic abuse. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 5th January 2024. The Council aims to commission a countywide service starting from 1st July 2024, with the anticipation of significant partnership working and collaborative efforts required for successful service delivery in all areas of Hertfordshire.

This tender opportunity offers businesses with expertise in administrative housing services, social work services, health and social work services, and other related fields a chance to compete for a core two-year contract with potential extensions. Businesses that can support victims and survivors of domestic abuse in accessing safe and sustainable housing through advocacy are well-suited for this opportunity. The Council's intention is to work closely with the chosen provider(s), district councils, housing providers, and community services to improve access to services and maintain essential pathways.

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Notice Title

PPME For Provision of Housing Advocacy For Victims/ Survivors Of Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ('P P M E') in relation to procuring a Housing Advocacy For Victims/ Survivors Of Domestic AbuseThe Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the P P M E shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the P P M E shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council 'the Council' wishes to invite interested Providers to return the P P M E Appendix A- Supplier Questionnaire by 12.00 noon)Thursday 7th December 2023.The Council will consider the input and responses received as part of its P P M E to help inform the Council's options and further decision making regarding the below intended project and to help inform its specification.Project BackgroundVictims who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse have priority need for homeless assistance and suitable accommodation. Local authorities have a duty to secure accommodation for victims of domestic abuse if they are homeless. This includes ensuring there is support specifically for victims with unique and or complex needs, such as mental health advice and support, drug and alcohol advice and support, as well as signposting accordingly.The Whole Housing Approach aims to reduce the number of people who are made homeless as a result of domestic abuse and increase tenancy sustainment options for victims and survivors.A key element of the W H A model is co-located advocacy. Co-located advocacy focuses on victim and survivors' self- identified needs, rather than needs defined by the service.The proposed service would be based on the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance .Co-located advocacy improves access to specialist domestic abuse support for victims and survivors who approach the local authority for housing. It plays a key role in ensuring their safety and meeting individual housing needs. Current Position and ScopeThe Council currently commissions S A D A (Survivors Against Domestic Abuse) to deliver the housing navigator pilot. The Housing Navigator Pilot is Hertfordshire's localised version of housing advocacy.Housing navigators work closely with the ten districts and boroughs in Hertfordshire's housing teams and domestic abuse providers to offer housing-related support and advice to people experiencing domestic abuse. This can include advice on housing options, safety planning and risk management.The Housing Navigator Pilot will end on the 30th June 2024. It is anticipated that the Co-located Housing Advocacy service will commence on the 01 July 2024. The Council will act as the lead commissioner for a range of funding partners, which will include Hertfordshire's ten District Councils.Scope going forwardThe Council wants to commission a countywide service to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse, to access safe and sustainable housing through housing advocacy. The Council is currently anticipating awarding a core two-year contract commencing on 01 July 2024 with the option of an extensions for a further year . Please note this will be defined in any forthcoming contract terms and conditions.The proposed tender would be open to a range of provider organisations that have the necessary experience and expertise. It is anticipated that significant partnership and collaborative working will be required to deliver this service successfully to all areas of Hertfordshire. It's anticipated that the chosen provider(s) would be required to work collaboratively with the Council, district councils, housing providers and wider community services to continually improve access to services and develop and maintain pathways.For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process, and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in this P P M E shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041d54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035062-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75123000 - Administrative housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85321000 - Administrative social 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
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2024Expired
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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Hastings
Contact Email
simon.hastings@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

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