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title: "NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c0f8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-28"
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# NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c0f8

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council is planning a tender titled "NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services" to address newly mandated responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act, which came into effect in April 2021. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 15 September 2021. Local authorities are required to provide support for domestic abuse victims, including services in various forms of safe accommodation. Interested parties should participate in a provider information and engagement event scheduled for 22 July 2021 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm via Teams. Registration must be completed by contacting Lindsey Williamson before 19 July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth in the health and social work services industry. Organisations with experience in providing domestic abuse support, such as shelters, counselling, and related social services, would be particularly well-suited to participate. This initiative aims to enhance the support available for victims of domestic abuse in Northumberland, creating avenues for those businesses that can contribute innovative solutions to meet the Council’s requirements.

## Notice

New statutory responsibilities have been placed on local authorities under the new Domestic Abuse Act which came into law in April 2021. We would like to hear your views on the future models of domestic abuse support services in Northumberland and have therefore organised a provider information and engagement event is scheduled to be held as follows: Thursday 22 July 2021 at 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm via Teams Please register your place at this event by contacting Lindsey Williamson on email: lindsey.williamson@northumberland.gov.uk who will send you the Teams invitation. To book a place please contact Lindsey before Monday 19 July 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The new duties include: * The local authority has to provide support to victims of domestic abuse and their children in refuges and other safe accommodation. This covers: o Assessment of need for accommodation-based domestic abuse support for all victims in their area, including those who require cross-border support o Development and publication of a strategy for the provision of such support to cover their locality, having regard to the needs assessment o This will then form part of the overall strategy used by the board to monitor, evaluate, and report on. * The new duty covers the following kinds of safe accommodation: o Refuge accommodation o Specialist safe accommodation o Dispersed accommodation o Sanctuary schemes o Move on or second stage accommodation In Northumberland, the existing service provision does not fully cover the duties of the Act. To that end, Northumberland County Council are advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations with the intention of supporting the Council to meet the duties in relation to domestic abuse for victims, perpetrators and children.

Renewal: Upon expiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014725-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2021 at 14:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014725-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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