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title: "Domestic Abuse support within safe accommodation"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-21"
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# Domestic Abuse support within safe accommodation

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b428fe62-8324-4a74-897c-1dbcbe983670

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently seeking proposals for a tender titled "Domestic Abuse support within safe accommodation," with a focus on providing necessary support for victims of domestic abuse, including children. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and is part of a response to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The tender was published on 21 January 2022, and submissions are due by 4 February 2022. The successful contract is expected to commence on 3 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2023. Businesses are invited to apply through an open procurement method, ensuring a fair opportunity for all interested parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-quality support services within domestic abuse safe accommodations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-positioned to compete, especially those with established quality standards as defined by the relevant accreditation bodies. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance service offerings but also contribute positively to community welfare by supporting vulnerable individuals in need.

## Notice

As a result of the new Domestic Abuse Act 2021, subject to government funding confirmation Essex County Council will be inviting providers of current domestic abuse safe accommodation within Essex, to apply for funding to provide support for victims of domestic abuse, including children who reside within their safe accommodation, as defined by the Domestic Abuse Act. A requirement of the funding is that providers have one of the following in place, evidence of which must be provided: * DLUHC Quality Standards * Womens Aid National Quality Standards * Male Domestic Abuse Network Service Standards * Imkaan Accredited Quality Standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392dd17-816a-428c-9e72-39f095c00a88 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392dd17-816a-428c-9e72-39f095c00a88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392dd17-816a-428c-9e72-39f095c00a88
  21st January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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