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title: "NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services"
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# NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fb68

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Northumberland County Council revolves around the title "NCC431 Northumberland Domestic Abuse Support Services." This initiative, classified under the main procurement category of "services" and specifically within the health and social work services industry (CPV code: 85000000), is taking place in Northumberland, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the current stage is the award phase, with the contracts for various lots being signed on 31 March 2022. The project aims to address new statutory responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act, which came into effect in April 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in domestic abuse support services, counselling, and related social work. Companies that can deliver quality services aimed at victims, perpetrators, and children affected by domestic abuse will be well-positioned to compete, particularly those with experience in therapeutic and outreach programmes. The contracts are broken down into five lots, each focusing on specific aspects of domestic abuse support, making it suitable for both small and large enterprises in the health and social care sectors.

## Notice

New statutory responsibilities have been placed on local authorities under the new Domestic Abuse Act which came into law in April 2021. Northumberland County Council has sought to meet these duties in relation to domestic abuse for victims, perpetrators and children through commissioning a service to help reduce the incidents and impact of domestic abuse. The contract will comprise the following 5 Lots: Lot 1: Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland Lot 2: Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service Lot 3: Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service Lot 4: Provision for Domestic Abuse Services in Rural Northumberland Lot 5: Counselling Service for adults of Domestic Abuse

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland

The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage and provide an accessible, equitable service to service users of domestic abuse.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Lot 2: Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service

The Provider will deliver voluntary, non-clinical play therapy and counselling for children and young people from the ages of 4 - 18 who have suffered from domestic abuse. The Provider will also provide outreach support. This work will reduce the impact of trauma and support them to heal from their experiences.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Lot 3: Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service

To work with people both male and female (aged 18 and over) and to operate as a single point of entry for referrals and subsequent delivery for residents of Northumberland or those referred by Northumberland social care. The referrals should be for people who agree to engage and take responsibility and wish to change their abusive behaviour. The service will focus on increasing the safety of partners, children, and family members to reduce the incidents of domestic abuse within these relationships.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Lot 4: Provision for Domestic Abuse Services in Rural Northumberland

The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) report 2019, Captive and Controlled: Domestic Abuse in Rural Areas, stated that Domestic Abuse in Rural Areas are 'isolated, unsupported and unprotected, service users failed by the system, services and those around them.' It recommends 'rural proofing' commissioning to account for the specific needs of service users and survivors in rural communities. To that end Northumberland County Council are looking to commission a service to raise awareness and provide support in the rural areas of West and North of Northumberland. The successful provider will be expected to offer both face to face and virtual 1:1 sessions and support groups. Also work with other agencies to raise awareness in the communities of domestic abuse and the support available.

Renewal: Upon expiry

Lot 5: Counselling Service for Adults of Domestic Abuse

The Provider will deliver a counselling service to both male and female service users of domestic abuse who require counselling to help overcome the various issues that they have faced during the time when they have experienced the abuse.

Renewal: Upon expiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009146-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £735,617 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACORNS; CYGNUS SUPPORT; HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES; NDAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009146-2022
- 30 Nov 2021 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029687-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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