Planning

Expanding Support Services in Wales for Survivors of Conversion Practices

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is planning a tender for the provision of services titled "Expanding Support Services in Wales for Survivors of Conversion Practices". The objective is to set up or expand support services for LGBTQ+ survivors of conversion practices in Wales. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the notice live for 10 days from the publication date of November 21, 2023. The service must offer caseworkers, counselling, advocacy services, and link to existing support programs for survivors. The anticipated budget ranges from £8,000 to £100,000 per year.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers experienced in supporting survivors of conversion practices and LGBTQ+ communities in Wales to expand their offerings. Businesses in the health and social work services, guidance and counselling services, and other community services sectors would be well-suited to compete. The selected provider will focus on developing a person-centred support pathway, employing various engagement options including online, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions. Recognising the importance of safeguarding, data gathering, and continuous improvement, the chosen provider will play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of survivors and promoting healthy relationships within the LGBTQ+ community.

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Notice Title

Expanding Support Services in Wales for Survivors of Conversion Practices

Notice Description

The Service Provider must have expertise in the methodology of supporting survivors of conversion practices and working with LGBTQ+ people who have lived experiences or are survivors of conversion practices.The future service provider will help set up or expand support services for LGBTQ+ survivors of conversion practices in Wales, ideally with a service based in Wales, including potential local service providers or office. This service would develop a robust and responsive pathway, focusing on a person-centred approach for supporting the well-being of survivors, empowering them, and offering a diverse range of engagement options.The service will need to provide:- caseworkers and advocacy services to meet the needs of survivors of conversion practices;- a 1-1 counselling service;- to signpost to existing support programmes, which aim to build trust, promote healthy relationships, increase visibility and/or a connection with LGBTQ+ communities.This service will need to be accessible to survivors through a diverse range of mediums: for instance, online video calls, phone calls, and/or face-to-face appointments.Face-to-face support, office based, or community-based support in Wales will be delivered in the context of a confidential and a safe space for survivors.The Service Provider could also explore options to engage with selected organisations and institutes in Wales to raise awareness of the new service amongst potential users of the service, and those in contact with survivors or victims.Safeguarding:The service would need to demonstrate they have protocols and risk assessments in place to ensure users accessing the service are safeguarded.Data gathering for improving services:The service provider must provide data to Welsh Government to show usage of the service including numbers of individuals supported. In addition, the provider should develop a mechanism for feedback and learning to be used to support on-going improvement of the service.Anticipated budget:Budget to be confirmed, but expected to be around PS8,000 per month, and up to PS100,000 per year (12 months). The contract term is not yet decided.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136645.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-136645
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136645
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling 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
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
xxxx
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3FD
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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