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title: "Therapeutic Support and Counselling Services for Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Their Children - Soft Market Testing Exercise"
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# Therapeutic Support and Counselling Services for Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Their Children - Soft Market Testing Exercise

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3f42411-f79b-4087-88ec-df7b9d39ea6f

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Therapeutic Support and Counselling Services for Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Their Children - Soft Market Testing Exercise." The council aims to gather insights on service delivery for therapy and counselling regarding domestic abuse survivors, with the engagement end date set for 22 October 2021. The relevant industry category for this tender falls under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code: 85000000). Interested parties can refer to additional information available through various published documents.

This soft market testing provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic and counselling services to participate in shaping critical services for survivors of domestic abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as their inputs may influence service design and standards. This engagement is crucial for providers looking to expand their impact and collaboration within the sector while potentially securing future contracts with Nottinghamshire County Council.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to capture initial ideas and to canvass independent views on the potential shape and model of therapy and counselling services for domestic abuse survivors and their children. Nottinghamshire County Council's Domestic Abuse strategic vision is to be a place where survivors are supported to feel safe and rebuild their lives following domestic abuse. The provision of therapeutic support and counselling is part of the recovery process. This soft market testing exercise is being conducted to seek views from existing therapy and counselling providers about key points on service delivery, accreditations, quality standards and availability to assist in shaping service models and specifications. Additional information: Further information for project reference DN571057 is available from www.eastmidstenders.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd329c83-8d77-4907-9c20-758a404fc967 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| 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

- 23 Sep 2021 at 09:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd329c83-8d77-4907-9c20-758a404fc967

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd329c83-8d77-4907-9c20-758a404fc967
  23rd September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://eastmidstenders.org
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## Notice URLs

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

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