--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of Refuge, dispersed refuge and support for victims of domestic abuse in HerefordshireFloating Support for Men and BoysSafe Accommodation and Floating Support Lived Experience Advisory Group Co-ordination" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04038f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04038f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04038f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04038f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-26" --- # Invitation to Tender for the provision of Refuge, dispersed refuge and support for victims of domestic abuse in HerefordshireFloating Support for Men and BoysSafe Accommodation and Floating Support Lived Experience Advisory Group Co-ordination Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04038f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04038f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04038f.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council has issued an Invitation to Tender for the provision of various domestic abuse services in Herefordshire. The tender includes four specific lots: safe accommodation and support services, domestic abuse support for men and boys, dispersed refuge and floating support for victims of domestic abuse, and advisory group co-ordination. The procurement stage is open, with a tender deadline of 24th October 2023. This tender from Herefordshire Council presents opportunities for businesses in the social services sector to provide vital support to vulnerable adults and young people affected by domestic abuse. Service providers with experience in delivering high-quality support services for homeless individuals and an emphasis on collaborative working are well-suited to compete for the different lots offered. Businesses interested in collaborating with the council to enhance domestic abuse support services can find detailed information on the Procontract portal. ## Notice Herefordshire Council (the council) would like to thank you for your interest in this opportunity for the procurement of domestic abuse services in Herefordshire. This tender opportunity includes four specific lots as follows: * Lot 1 - safe accommodation (refuge and extended refuge) and domestic abuse support services for adults and children. * Lot 2 - safe accommodation (dispersed units) and floating support for victims of domestic abuse in Herefordshire * Lot 3 - Domestic abuse support for men and boys * Lot 4 - Lived Experience Advisory Group Co-ordination ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lot 1 - Refuge, dispersed refuge and support for victims of domestic abuse in Herefordshire The provider will be expected to demonstrate innovation and flexibility in the support offered which should include; * Advice, information, guidance, practical and emotional support. * 24 hour telephone help-line (advice and support for victims and concerned others and professionals) for all victim-survivors of domestic abuse including men. * Refuge accommodation will be dedicated to women and children. * Extended refuge will be open to men or women and their respective children as required. * Assessment of needs and risks for all family members including children. * Safety planning for victims and their children. * Develop and implement coordinated safety plans in conjunction with other agencies / forums where needed. * Case working / Support co-ordination. * Group work programmes. * One-to-one support, based on an assessment of needs. * Peer support. * Signposting to appropriate positive activities. * Appropriate managed handovers to other generic / specialist services. * Counselling and mediation services. * Services for children and young people - including specialist support, play therapy, mediation and counselling. * Co-location of a specialist domestic abuse worker with Herefordshire Councils Early Help team. * Increased focus on prevention through education and publicity * Promote and ensure access to services for people with protected characteristics Lot 2 LOT 2 - Safe Accommodation and Floating Support The provider is expected to deliver at least 6 units of safe accommodation and associated housing, advocacy and one to one support for families affected by domestic abuse as follows: * Advice, information, guidance, practical and emotional support. * Safe accommodation and support will be open to men or women and their respective children as required. (Please note that a separate support service for men and boys is being commissioned and it is expected that where possible the provider will signpost men to this service, but will continue to support as needed e.g. housing support and advise). * 24 hour cover for service users in case of an emergency. * Assessment of needs and risks for all family members including children. * Safety planning for victims and their children. * Develop and implement coordinated safety plans in conjunction with other agencies / forums where needed. * One-to-one support, based on an assessment of needs. * Signposting to appropriate positive activities. * Appropriate managed handovers to other generic / specialist services. * Promote and ensure access to services for people with protected characteristics * Liaison and collaboration with wider domestic abuse services including safe accommodation and specific domestic abuse support Lot 3 LOT 3 - Floating Support for Men and Boys The provider will be expected to demonstrate innovation and flexibility in the support offered which should include; * Advice, information, guidance, practical and emotional support. * Assessment of needs and risks for all family members including children where applicable. * Safety planning for victims and their children where applicable. * Develop and implement coordinated safety plans in conjunction with other agencies / forums where needed. * One-to-one support, based on an assessment of needs. * Peer support. * Signposting to appropriate positive activities * Appropriate managed handovers to other generic / specialist services. * Counselling and mediation services if needed. * Liaison and collaboration with wider domestic abuse services including safe accommodation and specific domestic abuse support for children (please see below). * Promote and ensure access to services for people with protected characteristics * Support to men and their families as they move into longer term accommodation within Herefordshire. * Delivery of a programme of preventative training and engagement targeted at men and boys domestic abuse both as victims and as potential perpetrators Lot 4 LOT 4 - Lived Experience Advisory Group Co-ordination * The initial development of the LEAG has already been undertaken under a current contract. This contract seeks to continue the development of this network and ensure that the voices of people with lived experience are heard and used to influence commissioning and service development across the two counties. * Implementation of the Lived Experience Engagement Strategy, work plan and monitoring / evaluating its impact. Including embedding a long-term, sustainable approach to meaningful co-production, consultation, and engagement across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. * Coordination and continuation of the Lived Experience Advisory Group, including ensuring members contribute to strategic documents and the design of the new DA service as a key priority * Planning, coordination, and delivery of recommendations / key projects / activities ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028289-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2023 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028289-2023 - 25 Sep 2023 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028255-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bc6db78a-bb5b-ee11-8124-005056b64545 - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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