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title: "Counselling for Adults Affected By Domestic Abuse and Living in Specialist Safe Accommodation"
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# Counselling for Adults Affected By Domestic Abuse and Living in Specialist Safe Accommodation

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0080351e-3a94-4049-8308-5b093a382c96

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Somerset County Council for the tender titled "Counselling for Adults Affected By Domestic Abuse and Living in Specialist Safe Accommodation." This service falls under the health and social work services industry category and is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 15th October 2021. The total contract value is £234,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2021 and conclude on 31st May 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their service offerings in a crucial social care area. Businesses with expertise in counselling services, particularly those focusing on domestic abuse, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Somerset County Council can enhance the capacity to deliver impactful support to vulnerable adults while contributing to community well-being.

## Notice

The service will be required to work exclusively with adults living within relevant safe accommodation (i.e. as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act statutory guidance and as commissioned by SCC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87578b6a-d9e4-47b2-9c42-6b68a5ae0d6e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87578b6a-d9e4-47b2-9c42-6b68a5ae0d6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87578b6a-d9e4-47b2-9c42-6b68a5ae0d6e
  17th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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