Tender

Domestic Abuse Outreach Support Service - Aberdeenshire

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking proposals for the "Domestic Abuse Outreach Support Service - Aberdeenshire," with a total estimated value of £395,000. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and the submission deadline is set for 6 May 2022. The required services aim to provide outreach support to women and transgender women who have experienced domestic abuse, particularly in the Aberdeenshire region of the UK. Interested bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically through the specified online platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, particularly those with experience in providing outreach support or counselling services focused on domestic abuse. Organisations that are registered with the Care Inspectorate as housing support services and possess competencies in welfare benefits, legal options, and emotional support will be highly competitive. The service aims to offer tailored solutions to meet individual client needs, indicating a chance for innovative approaches to service delivery, which could lead to long-term collaboration with Aberdeenshire Council.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Outreach Support Service - Aberdeenshire

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of suitable and adequate outreach support services to women or trans-gender women who have experienced Domestic Abuse. Domestic Abuse is a pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and/or violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner or ex-partner. It doesn't matter how old someone is, what race or ethnicity they are, what class they are, whether or not they are disabled, or whether they have children - anyone can be a victim of abuse.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of suitable and adequate outreach support services to women or trans-gender women who have experienced Domestic Abuse. Domestic Abuse is a pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and/or violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner or ex-partner. It doesn't matter how old someone is, what race or ethnicity they are, what class they are, whether or not they are disabled, or whether they have children - anyone can be a victim of abuse. Outreach Support is to ensure the provision of practical and emotional support, advice and advocacy on matters such as housing, tenancy sustainment, resettlement, safety planning, risks and management of risks, emotional support, welfare benefits, legal options, health, education, training and childcare. This kind of support service helps clients and their children, if any, who have been affected by domestic abuse and who are living in Aberdeenshire. The outreach support service will be registered with the Care Inspectorate, as a housing support service. The Domestic Abuse Outreach Service will support up to 50 clients per month, which has been calculated from service demand over the previous 3 years. The actual time supported may vary for each client and should be delivered on an outcome focussed basis rather than set hourly times and tasks. This allows the service to be more flexible and deliver support according to need across the whole client base. The Service Provider is expected to be able to deliver services in the location required which includes the whole geographical area of Aberdeenshire Council. The Service Provider will work in partnership with other multi agency partners where this is assessed as necessary to achieve the best outcomes for the supported client. The support provided will be tailored to meet the needs of each client accessing the service and should be able to be delivered via a range of methods including face to face, telephone or across digital platforms depending on the individual needs and preferences of the person, including peer support. The support will be provided in a range of accommodation including, but not limited to, temporary accommodation, private tenancies, shared accommodation, family homes, Scottish short secure tenancies, and Scottish secure tenancies. The service should be scheduled around the needs of the person and should operate at weekends, public holidays and in the evenings. The service will not be required for 24 hours/day.. The estimated value is based on an annual contract value of GBP79000 and is for the maximum three year term plus two one year extensions

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, plus 2 optional 1 year extensions, i.e., 3+1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000687382
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444326
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2022Expired
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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
socialcarecpss@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467538552

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444326
    Domestic Abuse Outreach Support Service - Aberdeenshire - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of suitable and adequate outreach support services to women or trans-gender women who have experienced Domestic Abuse. Domestic Abuse is a pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and/or violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner or ex-partner. It doesn't matter how old someone is, what race or ethnicity they are, what class they are, whether or not they are disabled, or whether they have children - anyone can be a victim of abuse.

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