--- title: "WSCC Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0407bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0407bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0407bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0407bc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-04" --- # WSCC Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation and Support Service Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0407bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0407bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0407bc.json) ## Summary The West Sussex County Council is seeking suppliers for a Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation and Support Service. This service aims to provide safe accommodation for various vulnerable groups, including those with additional support needs and men experiencing domestic abuse. The procurement is split into two lots covering different districts in West Sussex. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2023, with the award period starting on November 16, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work/services sector to participate. Companies that can provide self-contained accommodation and support services suitable for households experiencing domestic abuse would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers must ensure compliance with the bid validity period of 180 days and the submission terms detailed on the procurement website. For further information, interested parties can contact Ben Chivers-Gibbs at West Sussex County Council. ## Notice West Sussex County Council is procuring a Domestic Abuse Support service covering the county of West Sussex that will accommodate and support customers in dispersed Accommodation units rather than in traditional refuge style. The services will accommodate and support those that historically have not been able to access refuge services. These include, however are not limited to: * those with older male children * women with additional support needs such as mental health issues * larger families * men experiencing domestic abuse The Pan Sussex Domestic Abuse strategy states that: * Sussex local authorities should provide more domestic abuse accommodation spaces for women and their children, according to the Council of Europe's minimum standards. * A broader menu of domestic abuse safe accommodation options, in line with a Whole Housing Approach, should be developed in Sussex. Consideration should be given to ensuring all new accommodation options are appropriate and quality assured. This service will help meet these aims and targets by providing more safe accommodation spaces that can be accessed by a wider range of customers. This tender is split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 North This Service will provide self-contained accommodation and support for at least 8 households experiencing domestic abuse. The accommodation units provided must be in the Crawley, Horsham or Mid Sussex Districts of West Sussex. Lot 2 South This Service will provide self-contained accommodation and support for at least 8 households experiencing domestic abuse. The accommodation units provided must be in the Adur, Arun, Chichester or Worthing districts of West Sussex. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - North This Service will provide self-contained accommodation and support for at least 8 households experiencing domestic abuse. The accommodation units provided must be in the Crawley, Horsham or Mid Sussex Districts of West Sussex. Lot 2 - South This Service will provide self-contained accommodation and support for at least 8 households experiencing domestic abuse. The accommodation units provided must be in the Adur, Arun, Chichester or Worthing districts of West Sussex. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029218-2023 | | 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 | 4 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 4 Oct 2023 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029218-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?startURL=%2Fhome%2Fhome.jsp - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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