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title: "PAUSE Dorset"
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# PAUSE Dorset

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b44ee827-add9-47f9-a3a4-29c53bb8fd9a

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## Summary

The Dorset Council is seeking a delivery organisation to initiate the "PAUSE Dorset" programme, which focuses on supporting women at risk of having their children removed from their care. This tender is classified under the social work and related services sector, with a total value of £1,655,000. The tender period concluded on 5th May 2022, and the contract is set to start on 1st July 2022, extending until 30th June 2024. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, aimed at fostering competition in service delivery within England.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses involved in social care, health services, and community support initiatives. Companies specialising in complex client needs, trauma-informed care, or those capable of forming social outcomes partnerships could be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. The model welcomes both single providers and collaborative partnerships, fostering a community-based approach to delivering critical support services aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable families.

## Notice

Public Health Dorset are commissioning a delivery organisation to set-up a Pause Practice and deliver the Pause programme. Pause is a licensed programme that is delivered using a social franchising approach. This means that while the programme is delivered by a local delivery organisation it will look, feel and be branded the same as other Pause Practice's in the network. Pause is an evidenced based national programme for women who have experienced, and are at risk of experiencing, repeat removals of children from their care. The programme aims to give women the chance to pause and take control of their lives. The aim of the Pause service is to give women an opportunity and support to 'pause' and take control over their lives, to improve their wellbeing, resilience and stability. This helps them set in place strong foundations on which they can build a more positive future for themselves. The service will contribute to a reduction in future numbers of infants brought into care and the disruption of trans-generational cycles of poor outcomes experienced by some of the most vulnerable families in our community. Women who experience repeat removals often have complex needs which are not currently being addressed. They experience trauma and grief associated with the removal of their children, they may suffer from domestic abuse, mental health illnesses or substance misuse and they may have built up a mistrust towards children's social care services, resulting in poor engagement with existing support services. Tenders are welcome from: 1. Delivery partner - either a single provider model or a lead provider model (partners who wish to collaborate together for the provision of this service, where the contract is between the commissioner and the lead provider). 2. Social outcomes partnerships - a provider organisation(s) may seek to source and work with a social outcomes partnership/investment bond funding provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ef5173-2acc-4dd5-9d54-1060d1112e54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,655,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,519,750 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOURNEMOUTH CHURCHES HOUSING ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ef5173-2acc-4dd5-9d54-1060d1112e54
- 4 Apr 2022 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d013da-f1cb-422b-a4f6-71b6944ea759

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ef5173-2acc-4dd5-9d54-1060d1112e54
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d013da-f1cb-422b-a4f6-71b6944ea759
  4th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6bc9686-6d62-ec11-8110-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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