--- title: "GB-London: \"Safe Spaces\" Pilot - The service is currently referred to as \"Safe Spaces\" (a name suggested by survivors)." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ae0070e-5136-47cf-af56-54c7755a3a48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ae0070e-5136-47cf-af56-54c7755a3a48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ae0070e-5136-47cf-af56-54c7755a3a48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ae0070e-5136-47cf-af56-54c7755a3a48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCO" published: "2019-06-21" --- # GB-London: "Safe Spaces" Pilot - The service is currently referred to as "Safe Spaces" (a name suggested by survivors). Buyer: NEWCO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ae0070e-5136-47cf-af56-54c7755a3a48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ae0070e-5136-47cf-af56-54c7755a3a48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ae0070e-5136-47cf-af56-54c7755a3a48.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by NewCo, is currently at the Tender stage for the project titled "Safe Spaces," aimed at providing safeguarding support services for victims and survivors of church-related abuse across England and Wales. The tender, which falls under the industry category of Guidance and counselling services (CPV code: 85312300), is located in London. The tender period is set to conclude on 26th July 2019, with a contract period anticipated to start on 1st November 2019 and last for two years, with potential extensions. The total value of this tender is £592,000 including VAT, and it employs an open procurement method to encourage comprehensive participation. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of safeguarding, counselling, and support services, particularly those that are voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in trauma-informed support, online counselling, or the development of community support networks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aims to establish a responsive and ecumenical service model that could expand to encompass more community-based organisations, signalling potential long-term growth and partnership opportunities in this sector. ## Notice The Catholic Church in England and Wales and the Church of England and the Church in Wales are working together to procure an independent safeguarding support service for victims and survivors of church related abuse of any form . "Safe Spaces" (a name suggested by survivors) will be an independent support service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse across England and Wales. It is anticipated it will run as a national helpline linked to local community networks of support offering: *Independent first response advocates trained in trauma informed support. *Online sessional counselling for victims and survivors of church related abuse. *The development of local networks and data base of other local community therapeutic support services for victims and survivors. *Small grant funding to pilot 10 new or existing community-based survivor led self-help models of therapeutic support for victims and survivors of church related abuse. "Safe Spaces" represents the opportunity to deliver an entirely new ecumenical approach to meeting the care and support needs of victims and survivors of church related abuse across two major churches with the potential for wider roll out with other denominations and faiths. Key principles have been identified as central to the service design and delivery, and the detail of this information will be provided as part of the ITT documentation. Additional information: "Safe Spaces" will be targeted towards adults aged 18+ who are victims or survivors of church related abuse of any form in England or Wales, recognising that children or other victims and survivors of abuse not related to the churches may also contact the service. The pilot project will commence from the point of contract for a two-year period. There is a possibility that, if the initial two-year pilot period is successful and meets expectations, then the contract may be extended for a further 12 months with a maximum of three extensions. The value of the tender is PS 592,000 including VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644cafcf-9e85-41cd-898d-8a4b27776421 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NEWCO | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3EZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2019 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644cafcf-9e85-41cd-898d-8a4b27776421 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644cafcf-9e85-41cd-898d-8a4b27776421 21st June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-%E2%80%9CSafe-Spaces%E2%80%9D-Pilot---The-service-is-currently-referred-to-as-%E2%80%9CSafe-Spaces%E2%80%9D-%28a-name-suggested-by-survivors%29./M4B7385M5W Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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