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title: "Domestic Abuse Support Services (excluding accommodation)"
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# Domestic Abuse Support Services (excluding accommodation)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92b47afb-862f-47e3-951a-288bd36a2b10

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking to procure a citywide Domestic Abuse Support Service, specifically excluding accommodation or floating support, aimed at all victims aged 16 and above. The procurement, announced on 18th September 2018, involves a budget of around £1 million annually, with the contract spanning five years from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period was originally set to close on 18th October 2018. The project is classified under the health and social work services category and will be based in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services and health sectors, particularly those specialising in domestic abuse support services, outreach programmes, or training for professionals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the service requires a collaborative approach with a focus on partnership working and user engagement. Companies that can deliver comprehensive support structures, including helplines and advocacy, will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council would like to purchase an outcome focused citywide Domestic Abuse Support service (excluding accommodation or floating support) for all victims of domestic abuse aged 16 upwards. With a budget of around of PS1 million per annum and a five year contract period, the service will implement a new model of domestic abuse support in Sheffield; moving from two separate services providing high risk IDVA support and an outreach medium and standard risk service to one streamlined end to end service for all victims of all forms of domestic abuse. The provider will work closely with the commissioner to produce and implement a two year action plan which addresses each area of service delivery :- 1. IDVA representation at MARAC for high risk victims, advocacy and case management of high risk cases. 2. Outreach support including the provision of both structured one to one and structured group support using a recognised model. 3. A citywide domestic abuse helpline for victims, concerned family and friends and professionals and contacting victims of reported police incidents to offer support and safety advice. 4. A programme of domestic abuse training courses for professionals. 5. Briefings at GP surgeries and other targeted health referrers. Work with GP practices to implement routine enquiry and provide a delivery model for working with health care providers. 6. Support through the Criminal Justice System including to victims at the Sheffield Domestic Abuse Cluster Court. 7. A citywide Sanctuary Scheme. 8. Representation in the Children's Safeguarding hub and work with children's services to offer support to the whole family including identifying the needs of the children. 9. Support to victims where the perpetrator is attending a perpetrator programme. 10. Enable service users to access support longer term through a range of options which may include a drop in facility, advice services, peer support groups and formal step down support. Partnership working, service user engagement and the use of volunteers are imperative to successful implementation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab654a8-2de3-4bc7-b41c-3f9cc419e915 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab654a8-2de3-4bc7-b41c-3f9cc419e915
- 18 Sep 2018 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a5f969-1d35-4bef-9fc1-e5f2f0f6eed3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab654a8-2de3-4bc7-b41c-3f9cc419e915
  15th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a5f969-1d35-4bef-9fc1-e5f2f0f6eed3
  18th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf44a48c-3ebb-e811-80ee-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

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