--- title: "WSCC Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4a3f3d0-b2c2-421a-9c84-30e420fa1647" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4a3f3d0-b2c2-421a-9c84-30e420fa1647" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4a3f3d0-b2c2-421a-9c84-30e420fa1647.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4a3f3d0-b2c2-421a-9c84-30e420fa1647.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-04" --- # WSCC Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation and Support Service Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4a3f3d0-b2c2-421a-9c84-30e420fa1647 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4a3f3d0-b2c2-421a-9c84-30e420fa1647) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4a3f3d0-b2c2-421a-9c84-30e420fa1647.json) ## Summary The West Sussex County Council is soliciting bids for a Domestic Abuse Support service in West Sussex. This service aims to provide safe accommodation and support for various groups, including those with additional support needs, larger families, and men experiencing domestic abuse. The contract is divided into two lots, North and South, each catering to specific districts within West Sussex. The tender is open for proposals until November 15, 2023, with a contract period starting on March 1, 2024, and ending on February 29, 2028. This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Companies providing social work services with accommodation are well-suited to compete for this contract. The West Sussex County Council explicitly mentions that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are welcomed to participate in this procurement process. Interested suppliers can register through the Council's E-Tendering portal to submit their proposals for consideration. ## Notice West Sussex County Council is procuring a Domestic Abuse Support service covering the county of West Sussex that will accommodate and support customers in dispersed Accommodation units rather than in traditional refuge style. The services will accommodate and support those that historically have not been able to access refuge services. These include, however are not limited to: * those with older male children * women with additional support needs such as mental health issues * larger families * men experiencing domestic abuse The Pan Sussex Domestic Abuse strategy states that: * Sussex local authorities should provide more domestic abuse accommodation spaces for women and their children, according to the Council of Europe's minimum standards. * A broader menu of domestic abuse safe accommodation options, in line with a Whole Housing Approach, should be developed in Sussex. Consideration should be given to ensuring all new accommodation options are appropriate and quality assured. This service will help meet these aims and targets by providing more safe accommodation spaces that can be accessed by a wider range of customers. This tender is split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 North This Service will provide self-contained accommodation and support for at least 8 households experiencing domestic abuse. The accommodation units provided must be in the Crawley, Horsham or Mid Sussex Districts of West Sussex. Lot 2 South This Service will provide self-contained accommodation and support for at least 8 households experiencing domestic abuse. The accommodation units provided must be in the Adur, Arun, Chichester or Worthing districts of West Sussex. To register as a supplier for West Sussex County Council's E-Tendering portal please visit the following link: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?startURL=/home/home.jsp ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1105e4-91d2-4001-b72d-820009551bd2 | | 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 | 4 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 4 Oct 2023 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1105e4-91d2-4001-b72d-820009551bd2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1105e4-91d2-4001-b72d-820009551bd2 4th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?startURL=/home/home.jsp ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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