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title: "Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Specialist Services for C&YP"
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# Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Specialist Services for C&YP

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94e97299-8670-4169-9678-08a3746eb90b

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council has initiated a tender for 'Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Specialist Services for C&YP' in the guidance and counselling services category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of £1,205,000. The tender deadline is set for 21st August 2023, and the contract period spans from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2026. This opportunity is open to SMEs and VCSEs, and it is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the West Sussex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses providing advocacy, domestic abuse prevention, specialist support, children's support, housing-related support, counselling, and therapy services to cater to the needs of children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Companies in the guidance and counselling services sector, especially those focusing on supporting vulnerable groups with protected characteristics or complex needs, are well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to making a positive impact in West Sussex.

## Notice

For children and Young people aged between 5 -18 or 25 where the young person has care leaver status or additional needs residing in West Sussex that are understood to be victims of Domestic Abuse as per the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Domestic abuse as per the tier 1 Local authority statutory duties relevant to this specification will include : * Advocacy support - development of personal safety plans, liaison with other services (for example, GPs and social workers, welfare benefit providers); * Domestic abuse-prevention advice - support to assist victims to recognise the signs of abusive relationships, to help them remain safe (including online) and to prevent re-victimisation; * Specialist support for victims with relevant protected characteristics and / or complex needs, for example, interpreters, faith services, mental health advice and support, drug and alcohol advice and support, and immigration advice; * Children's support - including play therapy and child advocacy; * Housing-related support - providing housing-related advice and support, for example, securing a permanent home and advice on how to live safely and independently; and * Counselling and therapy for both adults and children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a95e41b-49cc-4b09-a14d-6bc2b3caef5b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,205,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a95e41b-49cc-4b09-a14d-6bc2b3caef5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a95e41b-49cc-4b09-a14d-6bc2b3caef5b
  19th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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