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title: "ESCC SS - Domestic Abuse Refuge Service in East Sussex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af16"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (ESCC)"
published: "2021-08-24"
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# ESCC SS - Domestic Abuse Refuge Service in East Sussex

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (ESCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af16

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## Summary

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council (ESCC), which is looking to commission a Strategic Partner for the "Domestic Abuse Refuge Service in East Sussex." This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is targeted at organisations located in East Sussex, UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £5,692,602. The initial contract is active since July 30, 2021, with a duration of five years.

This opportunity can significantly benefit organisations specialising in social work and accommodation services for victims of domestic abuse. Companies that provide health and support services, particularly those experienced in delivering safe and stable accommodation, would find this tender to be a suitable match. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of qualified suppliers to participate and potentially expand their services to address critical social needs in the region.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Sussex County Council and Health wants to commission a strategic partner to provide a safe accommodation service in East Sussex which gives victims/survivors a strong sense of being in control of their lives, reduces incidents of harm relating to domestic abuse, which is able to respond flexibly to change in legislation, needs and preferences. The service will support people, for fleeing from, domestic abuse to achieve greater independence living good quality, safe, temporary refuge accommodation and provide opportunities to enable their voices to be heard. Additional information: 11.1.7 includes the whole value including the extension period. For the initial 5 year contract the value is PS3,017,802

Renewal: Retender approximately 18 months prior to end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020784-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | Retender approximately 18 months prior to the end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,157,543 |
| Lots value | £6,157,543 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,692,602 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (ESCC) |
| Locality | LEWES |
| 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 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

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

## 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 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020784-2021
- 10 May 2021 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010149-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Myclarionhousing.com
- http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

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