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title: "Domestic Abuse Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031df4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Domestic Abuse Support Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031df4

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a tender for the Domestic Abuse Support Service, aimed at providing essential assistance to residents of Lincolnshire facing domestic abuse. This service includes an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) programme for high-risk cases and an Outreach Service accessible to all individuals requiring intervention. The project is classified under social work and related services within the services procurement category, with a total budget amounting to £6,000,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for feedback on the Pre-market Engagement Questionnaire set for 17:00 on 24th March 2022. A future notice is scheduled for 14th September 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and support services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations. Companies that offer expertise in domestic violence intervention, advocacy services, or outreach support would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Additionally, organisations looking to expand their services in Lincolnshire or those with a focus on community-based support initiatives may find this a valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration with the local authority.

## Notice

The Domestic Abuse Support Service consists of an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service that deals with high risk cases sent through from MARAC and an Outreach Service that supports all standard, medium and non-MARAC high risk cases. The service is for the residents of the County of Lincolnshire IDVA The IDVA Service is commissioned to support victims (men, women and young people aged 16 and over) who reside within the geographical boundaries of Lincolnshire, and who have been referred to a Lincolnshire MARAC. Outreach Is open to all who need a DA intervention. This service will provide a referral pathway for those service users who are identified as "at risk" following a GP or Hospital visit, police intervention or another agency and from self-referrals. More information on the existing services including the demand profile and budget information along with the Council's current thinking on the new model and approach are all detailed on the Pre-market Engagement Questionnaire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The current Domestic Abuse Services are procured as separate lots for: 1. IDVA Services 2. Outreach Services The Council also have contracts in place for Refuge Services, which do not form part of this re-commissioning activity. The Perpetrator programme and Victim Support in Lincolnshire currently sit with the OPCC and do not form part of the re-commissioning activity. The Council is keen to understand the markets preferred approach to a number of important elements which will help to inform the decision making process and development of the specification. To this end; Providers are invited to complete a questionnaire which focuses upon aspects such as the scope of contract, future proofing the service, deliverability and other commercial considerations. The questionnaire is available on Pro-Contract at https:procontract.due-north.com or available on request from reena.fehnert@lincolnshire.gov.uk. Any feedback will be appreciated and treated as confidential and commercially sensitive. More information on the existing services including the demand profile and budget information along with the Council's current thinking on the new model and approach are all detailed on the Pre-market Engagement Questionnaire. The deadline for the return of the questionnaire is 17:00 on the 24th March 2022. The Council will then look at the feedback and may wish to do further engagement on the responses received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005979-2022 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 09:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005979-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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