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title: "ESCC SS - Domestic Abuse Refuge Service in East Sussex - AWARD"
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# ESCC SS - Domestic Abuse Refuge Service in East Sussex - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7357c8f-c858-4b19-872d-4fc237481708

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council is seeking a strategic partner to provide a Domestic Abuse Refuge Service in East Sussex, as part of their procurement process that is currently in the Award stage. This service aims to offer safe accommodation and support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, enabling them to regain control and achieve independence. The procurement, classified under the health and social work services category, has a contract value of approximately £6,157,543.35 and is set to commence on 1st November 2021, lasting until 31st October 2026. The tender period ended on 21st June 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the social services and accommodation sector, particularly those specialising in social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, as they can deliver responsive and flexible services tailored to the needs of domestic abuse victims. Firms that can provide high-quality, secure temporary accommodation and support services while adhering to evolving legislative requirements will be well-placed to compete for this contract.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council and Health wants to commission a Strategic Partner to provide a safe accommodation service in East Sussex which gives victim/ survivors a strong sense of being in control of their lives, reduces incidents of harm relating to domestic abuse, and which is able to respond flexibly to changing legislation, needs and preferences. The service will support people who are at risk of, or fleeing from, domestic abuse to achieve greater independence, live in good quality, safe, temporary refuge accommodation and provide opportunities to enable their voices to be heard. Victim/ survivors who use Domestic Abuse Refuge Services in East Sussex will be from all over the UK, with priority given to East Sussex referrals (who may also be from out of county) when a vacancy in a refuge arises. Full details can be found in the Tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d61bf88-e4f4-4cc9-9cd6-bce42fcb6c10 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,157,543 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,692,602 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d61bf88-e4f4-4cc9-9cd6-bce42fcb6c10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d61bf88-e4f4-4cc9-9cd6-bce42fcb6c10
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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