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title: "Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Specialist Services for C&YP"
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# Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Specialist Services for C&YP

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6c4646b-3fd6-49a7-9dba-ac441f3cdc59

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Specialist Services for Children & Young People. The contract is valued at £1,205,000 and falls under the industry category of Guidance and counselling services. The procurement process started on 19 July 2023, with a closing date of 21 August 2023. The contract is an open procedure suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The services are to be provided in the South East region, with a contract period from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the counselling services industry, especially those focusing on domestic abuse and support services for children and young people. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure. The West Sussex County Council is the buying organization, seeking providers to deliver specialised services tailored to vulnerable individuals in the region. Businesses with expertise in advocacy, counselling, child support, and housing-related services are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

offers were made. Contract summary Industry Guidance and counselling services - 85312300 Location of contract South East Value of contract PS1,205,000 Procurement reference CF-0002600D24000000HFzAEAW Published date 19 July 2023 Closing date 21 August 2023 Closing time 12pm Contract start date 1 November 2023 Contract end date 31 October 2026 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open procedure (above threshold) What is an open procedure (above threshold)? Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description For children and Young people aged between 5 -18 or 25 where the young person has care leaver status or additional needs residing in West Sussex that are understood to be victims of Domestic Abuse as per the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Domestic abuse as per the tier 1 Local authority statutory duties relevant to this specification will include : * Advocacy support - development of personal safety plans, liaison with other services (for example, GPs and social workers, welfare benefit providers); * Domestic abuse-prevention advice - support to assist victims to recognise the signs of abusive relationships, to help them remain safe (including online) and to prevent re-victimisation; * Specialist support for victims with relevant protected characteristics and / or complex needs, for example, interpreters, faith services, mental health advice and support, drug and alcohol advice and support, and immigration advice; * Children's support - including play therapy and child advocacy; * Housing-related support - providing housing-related advice and support, for example, securing a permanent home and advice on how to live safely and independently; and * Counselling and therapy for both adults and children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6f7c54-9d18-4fa7-99cc-f8423e0c5a6c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2023 - 5 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,205,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,205,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE YOU TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6f7c54-9d18-4fa7-99cc-f8423e0c5a6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6f7c54-9d18-4fa7-99cc-f8423e0c5a6c
  6th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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