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title: "Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Services"
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# Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Services

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71fad2a5-a00d-4db2-b87f-b7cd28653933

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## Summary

North Somerset Council is inviting tenders for the "Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Services," aiming to establish a single supplier contract starting from 1st April 2020, with an initial duration of four years and a possible two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. The contract's total value is set at £1.8 million, with an annual budget of £300,000. The tender adheres to the open procurement method, and submissions must be received by 9th October 2019.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health, social work services, or community support. By participating, businesses can contribute to essential services for domestic abuse victims, which may enhance their reputation and position within the community while potentially expanding their service offerings in the social care sector.

## Notice

North Somerset Council is seeking single supplier contract (we will accept collaborative bids) to start on 1st April 2020 and for the contract to be in place for a period of 4 years with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance, for a further period of 2 years. The annual budget for the contract is PS300k per year. COMPONENTS OF THE NEW SERVICE: Some elements of this specification are an essential part of this Services and so must be delivered, and some are desirable. Essential Components of The Service: i. Single point of contact and helpline; ii. IDVAs iii. Floating Support iv. The Accommodation Service - Emergency Accommodation v. Children's Support vi. Managing the Capacity of All Services Desirable Components of the Service: vii. community-based Informal interventions viii. health-based support ix Support for individuals or couples where there is no clear perpetrator x. Support for multi-agency referral processes The elements which are listed as desirable components will, ideally, all be provided as part of the Services. However, it is recognised that the current budget may not be sufficient to fund the delivery of all of these components. If the Provider identifies that a Services element cannot be provided within the budget then the Provider must develop proposals and seek external funding opportunities in order to deliver them, working with commissioners and other stakeholders. Further detail can be found in the specification. The current units of accommodation will not be transferring as part of this contract. New providers will have to as part of their implementation and mobilisation plan detailed in the method statement questions, state how they will deliver the accommodation units described in the contract from the start date of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c020c69-00b1-434b-b6e4-4af67fa30511 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXT LINK DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2020 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c020c69-00b1-434b-b6e4-4af67fa30511
- 9 Sep 2019 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9d7dfc-b03d-442f-a598-2e245c817863

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c020c69-00b1-434b-b6e4-4af67fa30511
  27th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9d7dfc-b03d-442f-a598-2e245c817863
  9th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
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