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title: "Refuge Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service Contract - 2024/2025"
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# Refuge Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service Contract - 2024/2025

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9454b058-cb19-4220-99ae-dde53a0a646b

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## Summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Refuge Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service Contract - 2024/2025" to Hopian (formerly known as Rotherham Rise) for the provision of a Domestic Abuse Refuge - Accommodation Service. This project, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, will provide 8 self-contained units and an additional 2 dispersed properties to support victims of domestic abuse. The service will commence on 1st October 2024 and run until 30th September 2025, with potential extensions contingent on further funding. The total contract value is £370,000, with £250,000 allocated for core refuge services and £60,000 for the Safer Options programme, which runs from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used for this contract is a Direct Award, and the award stage was completed on 16th October 2024. The service is situated in Rotherham, with a postal code of S60 1AE.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in social work and health services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations with expertise in supporting vulnerable populations will be well-suited to compete for this and similar future opportunities. The service aims to support victims to live independently and actively engage with the local community, providing avenues for businesses that offer related support services such as healthcare, counselling, and social integration programmes. This contract not only supports those directly affected by domestic abuse but also contributes to broader social value commitments in line with the Council's Social Value Policy.

## Notice

The provision of a Domestic Abuse Refuge - Accommodation Service including 8 self contained units + 2 dispersed SOP Properties- 8 dispersed properties from 1st October 2024-31st March 2025. PS310,000 per year (1st October 24 to 30th September 2025). Core Refuge (8 units + 2 Dispersed) PS250,000 Safer Options (1st October 2024 - 31st March 2025) PS60,000). Continuation of Safer Options beyond 31st March 2025 is subject to the Council identifying further funding, if applicable a contract variation will be completed. The Council requires a Refuge in the instance where staying at home becomes the least safe option in the options available. A core building with self-contained facilities will be directly available to female victims of domestic abuse and their children, along with dispersed properties to support women and children and people who may not fit the criteria for the core refuge accommodation. Providing a minimum of ten units of supported housing in total. Access to this will be a short-term arrangement, expected to be an average of between three and six months. Occasionally victims of domestic abuse may require a longer period this will be agreed with commissioners by exception. It will be the responsibility of this service to manage this facility and ensure it facilitates the diverse needs of all residents. The level of support offered will be flexible and will be based on the ongoing assessed needs of individuals. The Service will provide support to single women and women with or without children, who have experienced domestic abuse, or are at risk of domestic abuse in the Core refuge building. The Service will provide support to single men with or without children who have experienced domestic abuse or are at risk of domestic abuse whilst accommodated in the dispersed refuge accommodation. The Service will support victims of domestic abuse to keep themselves and their dependents safe, to live independently, developing confidence, enabling participation in group work and social activities to combat loneliness and social isolation. Individuals will also be supported to gain the skills required to manage their tenancy and to participate as fully as possible in the local community. The Service will form part of a whole system approach to domestic abuse, as part of the wider domestic abuse pathway. Additional information: This contract includes the delivery of Social Value commitments in line with the Council's Social Value Policy. The contract value is PS310,000 per year (1st October 24 to 30th September 2025) Agreement. Core Refuge (8 units + 2 Dispersed) PS250,000 Safer Options (1st October 2024 - 31st March 2025) PS60,000). Continuation of Safer Options beyond 31st March 2025 is subject to the Council identifying further funding, if applicable a contract variation will be completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed636568-3344-423e-b09b-163578e27416 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOPIAN (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ROTHERHAM RISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed636568-3344-423e-b09b-163578e27416

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed636568-3344-423e-b09b-163578e27416
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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