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title: "The Provision of a Domestic Abuse Refuge Counselling Services"
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# The Provision of a Domestic Abuse Refuge Counselling Services

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35b6b08c-2bbb-4127-aa00-8c9277481a49

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## Summary

The Medway Council is currently conducting a tender for "The Provision of a Domestic Abuse Refuge Counselling Services", aimed at providing support for residents in Medway refuges, including approximately 14 adults and their children. This procurement is categorised under counselling services within the services industry, with a total value of £30,000. The open procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 28 July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 2 August 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022, with service delivery required in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling and support services. Businesses with expertise in working with diverse populations, including those with complex needs and language barriers, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could help businesses expand their client base and enhance their community impact by providing essential support services.

## Notice

Work with a number of people resident in Medway refuges provision (approx. 14 adults, including their children, at any one time) some of which may not have English as their first language and some who may have more complex needs, such as a history or substance misuse or criminal justice system involvement as well as those who may have ongoing mental health issues. The case load will be built up over time, allowing more intensive work with a smaller number of individuals at the outset of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b28e690-44eb-45ae-baef-92e7cb84e238 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MEDWAY |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b28e690-44eb-45ae-baef-92e7cb84e238

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b28e690-44eb-45ae-baef-92e7cb84e238
  21st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3e8544c5-33ea-eb11-810d-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

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