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title: "Domestic Violence: LGBTQ+ and Black & Minority Ethnic Specialist Advocacy Support"
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# Domestic Violence: LGBTQ+ and Black & Minority Ethnic Specialist Advocacy Support

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1a0af20-1bca-4083-b720-b346b87bfd99

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract "Domestic Violence: LGBTQ+ and Black & Minority Ethnic Specialist Advocacy Support" is being carried out by Southampton City Council in the Health and social work services category. The contract is in the award stage and has a total value of 200,000 GBP. The contract was published on 23rd November 2022. The tender period ends on 4th January 2023, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method is open, and the contract is suited for small and voluntary sector enterprises.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing specialist advocacy support to LGBTQ+ and Black & Minority Ethnic communities to engage with Southampton City Council. The contract aims to deliver services to victims of domestic violence within these communities, including advocacy support and training programs. Businesses in the health and social work services industry, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the Southampton Domestic Abuse Strategy.

## Notice

Southampton City Council were looking to appoint one or more service providers for the provision of specialist advocacy support to individuals from the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Others ("LGBTQ+") community and specialist advocacy support to those from Black and Minority Ethnic ("BAME") communities. Service provision is in the form of 2 single lot contracts as follows: Lot 1: Specialist advocacy to those from the LGBTQ+ community. Maximum of PS50,000 per annum, i.e. PS100,000 for the total term of the contract inclusive of an optional one-year extension period. Lot 2: Specialist advocacy support to those from BAME communities. Maximum of PS50,000 per annum, i.e. PS100,000 for the total term of the contract inclusive of an optional one-year extension period. Bidders must specify which Lots they are bidding for and can bid to deliver one or both lots. Service delivery includes the following provisions; * Case holding advocacy support for individuals over the age of 18 identified as victims of domestic abuse and who are from the LGBTQ+ or BAME communities. * The requirement to establish links with LGBTQ+ and BAME advocacy group(s) to strengthen the offer of support to these individuals and assist with the development of an engagement programme * Development and delivery of a training offer for front line staff in conjunction with other groups that provide specialist advocacy support to those from the LGBTQ+ and BAME communities. * Delivery of a detailed report, encompassing a review of current service delivery, and recommendations to inform future commissioning intentions regarding advocacy support to individuals from the BAME and LGBTQ+ communities. The service provider will deliver services in accordance with the Local Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) standards and incorporate the key priorities of the Southampton Domestic Abuse Strategy against domestic violence. This procurement is being conducted by Southampton City Council ("the Council") and is being run pursuant to Regulations 74, 75 and 76 of Chapter 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("Light Touch Regime").

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfaa32fb-85fd-4212-a1fd-9d76bdc375ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE TRADING AS STOP DOMESTIC ABUSE; YELLOWDOOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfaa32fb-85fd-4212-a1fd-9d76bdc375ea
- 23 Nov 2022 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd78700-24b7-4414-a6ce-e61d89d629ac
- 23 Nov 2022 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd78700-24b7-4414-a6ce-e61d89d629ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfaa32fb-85fd-4212-a1fd-9d76bdc375ea
  3rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd78700-24b7-4414-a6ce-e61d89d629ac
  23rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=sout019
  Proactis Supplier Network

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