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title: "ITTN41: Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fcfd"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM"
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# ITTN41: Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fcfd

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the London Borough of Newham, pertains to the provision of the "Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service." This tender falls under the health and social work services category, aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals and families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, indicative of a competitive process, and the project is currently in the award stage, with contracts awarded recently. The service is set to start on 1 April 2022 and will span an initial duration of five years, with a provision for an additional two-year extension. The total value of the contracts is approximately £1.386 million, with the first active contract held by the London Black Women’s Project Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in health and social support services, community outreach, and trauma-informed care. Companies that can address the unique needs of women and children from Black and South Asian heritage or those that provide culturally appropriate services would be well-suited to compete in this market. The focus on a person-centred approach to support individuals facing domestic abuse creates avenues for SMEs and organisations that share the values of empowerment and safety to actively engage in this tender, thereby promoting their growth and community impact.

## Notice

The Adults and Health commissioning team has developed a new vision, set of values, principles and core requirements for the new service provision as part of the work to develop the council's wider response to domestic abuse and sexual violence. To this end, the recommissioning of the refuge will demonstrate the council's continued commitment to addressing Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence, and at its very core, the recommissioning will: * Acknowledge the need for accommodation that provides a safe, secure and supportive space for families who have experienced significant abuse and are at risk of further harm and homicide * Acknowledge the need to embed a trauma informed approach across Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence services and responses to domestic abuse in the borough * Provide access to local specialist service provision that works from a person-centred perspective supporting the individual to address multiple needs (including improving physical and mental health, addressing substance misuse needs, disability, improving educational and employment opportunities, accessing legal and immigration advice, specialist advocacy and therapeutic interventions) * Addressing the needs of children and young people by providing them with a safe, continuous environment, which is conducive to addressing their needs and ambitions and protects them from experiencing harm and abuse * Give significant consideration to how the council supports smaller specialist community organisations to engage with and participate in Newham's commissioning processes in respect of the council's Community Wealth Building Strategy. Further to this, the service will: Reflect our Values * That everyone has the right to live a life free from abuse and violence * The recognition of the impact of trauma and our commitment to support the individual and families to attain post traumatic recovery * Our commitment to understanding and addressing gender based violence * To maximise support and increase opportunities for children and families residing in Newham * To commission services which recognise and reflect the history and cultural diversity of the borough

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Domestic Abuse Accommodation (Refuge) for Women And Children of Black and South Asian Heritage The service is for the care and support element of provision only. The Provider will be required to meet the requirements of and enter into a contractual agreement with the current refuge registered social landlord or source their own premises providing at least 25 bed spaces to 5 women (and 10 bed spaces for children). At no time shall the number of bed spaces for women fall below 25 units. The service duration will cover a period of up to five years with a further two years available at the discretion of the Authority. The service requirements have been designed to be flexible and responsive to changing needs, local intelligence, performance outcomes and legislation. The aims of the service are to create a refuge service which: Supports women and children from Black and South Asian heritage to develop their self-advocacy and achieve their potential. Addresses the needs of children and young people by providing them with a safe, continuous environment, which is conducive to their needs and ambitions, and protects them from experiencing harm and abuse. Addresses the specific cultural needs of women and children of Black and South Asian heritage using a trauma informed approach through a cultural lens. Enables women in the refuge to co-produce and participate in the ongoing development and monitoring of services and their effectiveness. The primary objectives of the service are to: Deliver a survivor focussed model of support which is trauma informed and culturally appropriate in a safe, secure and supportive space for women (and families) who have experienced significant domestic abuse. Provide support and advocacy for women to report abuse, seek legal redress via the criminal justice systems and family courts and access to appropriate legal advice recognising the specific challenges women of Black and South Asian heritage often face. Address intersectionality and offers a culturally informed approach to supporting women of Black and South Asian heritage Offer targeted support within a safe gendered space that reduces risk and supports women to achieve autonomy in their lives. Address the immediate and longer term physical, sexual health and mental health and wellbeing needs of service users. Offer a person-centred perspective supporting the individual to address multiple needs (including improving physical and mental health, addressing substance misuse needs, disability, improving educational and employment opportunities, accessing legal and immigration advice, specialist advocacy and therapeutic interventions). Develop individual's independent living skills to enable them to positively maintain a tenancy and live independently. Develop effective relationships with partnership stakeholders to maximise outcomes and achieve sustainable move on for women. Move individuals onto appropriate accommodation at the right time recognising that a refuge is not a substitute for long-term accommodation. Length of stays should not be longer than necessary (ideally not longer than 6-9 months). Refer to specialist services as required and develop wider support networks that will enable each individual to advocate for their own needs.

### Procurement Information

Contract Notice for this Procurement was published on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender on the 3rd August 2021 but it was not possible to link to the contract award notice. Reference 2021/S 000-018561

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030090-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £990,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 2QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Royal Albert |
| Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton |
| Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON BLACK WOMEN'S PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030090-2021
- 3 Dec 2021 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030087-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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