--- title: "CP2274-22 Trauma focused therapeutic psychological intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035aa1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035aa1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035aa1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035aa1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-12" --- # CP2274-22 Trauma focused therapeutic psychological intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035aa1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035aa1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035aa1.json) ## Summary Devon County Council is planning a procurement process for a specialist Trauma focused Therapeutic Intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse, in line with the 'Devon Strategy for delivering domestic abuse support in safe accommodation'. The service will offer up to 16 therapy sessions, both in person and digitally, delivered by trained therapists. The council aims to address outcome 4 of the strategy and emphasizes evidence-based therapies, including EMDR and compassion focused therapy. A virtual pre-tender launch market engagement meeting is planned for Friday 30th September, providing an opportunity for interested parties to learn more about the tender and ask questions. This procurement process by Devon County Council presents opportunities for service providers in the healthcare and social services industry proficient in trauma-focused interventions, counselling, and therapy. Businesses offering evidence-based therapeutic support services for victims of domestic abuse, with a focus on flexibility and user-specific needs, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is set to create a platform for collaboration with the council in delivering vital support services to individuals affected by domestic abuse, contributing towards the broader objective of breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse within the community. ## Notice A specialist Trauma focused Therapeutic Intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse to ensure delivery against outcome 4 of the 'Devon Strategy for delivering domestic abuse support in safe accommodation'. Therapies and counselling provided by the service will need to be supported by a strong evidence base of effectiveness specific to this particular group and will include but not be exclusively limited to, EMDR and compassion focused therapy. Service users will be provided with up to 16 therapy sessions primarily delivered in a 1:1 setting by trained and qualified therapists, supported by therapeutic/counselling group sessions. Sessions must be delivered flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users and may include in person and digital delivery. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Devon County Council is seeking to procure a specialist Trauma focused Therapeutic Intervention service for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse to ensure delivery against outcome 4 of the 'Devon Strategy for delivering domestic abuse support in safe accommodation' . We are seeking to commission a Service Provider or collaboration of Service Providers who will work in partnership with the Commissioners and others to identify and ensure that a range of trauma responsive therapeutic direct interventions are available to victims (and their children) to support recovery from abuse and break the intergenerational cycle of abuse. The service must be delivered in a flexible manner that is accessible to all who may need it, this refers to all victims of domestic abuse, including people with or without children; people who have had their children removed; people from marginalised communities and / or with protected characteristics (e.g. our LGBT+ communities, our BAME communities and our disabled communities). It should also be equipped to offer other forms of evidence based and appropriate therapy should the person required it. Service users will be provided with up to 16 therapeutic sessions, comprising of primarily 1:1 support, with additional therapeutic viable group sessions ( i.e. compassion focused group therapy) were this is beneficial. Sessions may be delivered in person or can take the form of virtual therapy, in order to meet the preferences and requirements of the person receiving the treatment. All sessions will be delivered by trained and qualified therapists who are able to understand the specific needs of victims and survivors of domestic abuse in the context of the therapeutic interventions provided and build trusting relationships by listening, hearing and accepting people's stories. The service will collaboratively operate within a system of delivery for the benefit of victims and survivors of domestic abuse and will contribute to developing a shared understanding of need and appropriate responses within this system, which will support us develop future plans. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025569-2022 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Oct 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 4QD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2022 at 15:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025569-2022 - 10 Aug 2022 at 13:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022021-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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