--- title: "Domestic Abuse Accommodation Support Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5adaead8-9bd4-4801-a0ec-3987ddf76ab9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5adaead8-9bd4-4801-a0ec-3987ddf76ab9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5adaead8-9bd4-4801-a0ec-3987ddf76ab9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5adaead8-9bd4-4801-a0ec-3987ddf76ab9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-29" --- # Domestic Abuse Accommodation Support Framework Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5adaead8-9bd4-4801-a0ec-3987ddf76ab9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5adaead8-9bd4-4801-a0ec-3987ddf76ab9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5adaead8-9bd4-4801-a0ec-3987ddf76ab9.json) ## Summary The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender process for the "Domestic Abuse Accommodation Support Framework" within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement stage is open, with a submission deadline of 8th November 2022 at 12 noon. The contract period will start on 1st April 2023 and may extend for up to an additional 2 years. The framework, valued at approximately £375,000, includes 5 lots covering various support services, with delivery addresses in Ipswich, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses to provide specialist support services, counselling, therapy, children's support, and more within the domestic abuse accommodation sector. Companies offering support services tailored to victims with protected characteristics or complex needs, as well as those providing children's support or counselling, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The open procedure allows for a sessional payment basis, enabling a diverse range of businesses to participate and contribute to this vital service provision. ## Notice Suffolk County Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide Domestic Abuse Accommodation Support. This procurement is for services listed within schedule 3 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and as a result are subject to the Light Touch Regime under those regulations. Therefore, the Council is not obliged to comply with the full requirements of the 2015 Regulations, however the principles will be applied. The framework will be for a duration of 3 years commencing 1st April 2023 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The anticipated total value of the framework (including the extension period) is approximately ?375,000. The framework will consist of 5 lots. The framework will be awarded in lots under the following categories which will be paid for on a sessional basis: o Specialist support designed specifically for victims with relevant protected characteristics (including 'by and for'), such as faith services, translators and interpreters, immigration advice, interpreters for victims identifying as deaf and / or hard of hearing, and dedicated support for LGBTQ+ victims [not limited to]. o Specialist support designed specifically for victims with additional and / or complex needs such as, mental health advice and support, drug and alcohol advice and support [not limited to]. o Children's support - including play therapy, child advocacy or a specialist children worker (for example, a young people's violence advisor, IDVA or outreach worker specialised in working with children). o Counselling and therapy - (including group support) for both adults and children, including emotional wellbeing support children's support - including play therapy, child advocacy or a specialist children worker (for example, a young people's violence advisor, IDVA or outreach worker specialised in working with children). The submission deadline is 8th November 2022 at 12noon. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee1d048-e350-4584-8f3a-432a53b2bb5b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2022 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee1d048-e350-4584-8f3a-432a53b2bb5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee1d048-e350-4584-8f3a-432a53b2bb5b 29th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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