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title: "Soft Market Test - Domestic Abuse Community Based Support"
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# Soft Market Test - Domestic Abuse Community Based Support

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6ed625d-be4b-42ef-a7c9-53871cbc5bcb

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has initiated a tender titled "Soft Market Test - Domestic Abuse Community Based Support" in the health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of June 19, 2023. The contract period will start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2031. The opportunity is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

Businesses offering services related to domestic abuse support, helplines, group recovery programmes, and peer support would find growth opportunities in this tender. The Sheffield City Council aims to enhance safety and provide choices to victims/survivors. Companies that can provide compassionate workers for face-to-face support, structured programs, and risk assessment services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method detailed for this opportunity is "Not applicable."

## Notice

People who perpetrate domestic abuse cause emotional and physical harm to victims / survivors and their children which can be long lasting and serious. Our vision is for a service that offers choices to victims/survivors and increases their safety and that of their families. This service will be informed by, and responsive to, the needs of survivors: face to face, non-judgemental and emotionally based. The support will be provided by workers who are caring and who build relationships based on trust and rapport. Additionally, the service will promote the therapeutic benefit of shared experience and peer support. 2. The contract will include: a domestic abuse helpline, one to one support, structured group recovery programmes, a Sanctuary Scheme (target hardening to support people remaining in their own homes), administration of the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference process, informal support options (coffee mornings etc.), buddying scheme, guided self help resources and training for the Sheffield workforce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7385a559-ed85-4ce8-9fd0-0c1257da19ed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7385a559-ed85-4ce8-9fd0-0c1257da19ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7385a559-ed85-4ce8-9fd0-0c1257da19ed
  31st May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69055&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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