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title: "Provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04218c"
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buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04218c

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council, acting on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse". This tender falls under the social work services with accommodation category and aims to provide refuge accommodation, advocacy, outreach, and practical support to enhance the safety and wellbeing of women and children affected by domestic abuse. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by Friday 12th January 2024.

This tender issued by the South Ayrshire Council offers an opportunity for service providers with at least 5 years of relevant experience to contribute to addressing domestic abuse issues. Businesses with expertise in social work services, accommodation provision, advocacy, and outreach support for vulnerable populations would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The communication of future notices related to this tender is scheduled for 15th January 2024.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SAHSCP) is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from experienced Providers (with at least 5 years' experience of delivering a similar service).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is recognised that early and effective intervention can reduce and prevent violence and maximise the safety and wellbeing of women, children, and young people with this being achieved by the Provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children experiencing Domestic Abuse. This specialist resource will provide refuge accommodation, advocacy, outreach, emotional support, practical advice and information to women, children and young people, and awareness raising and training. This support aims to achieve the following: -Women and children are safe and can protect themselves from domestic abuse. -Women are able to manage their own and their children's health and wellbeing. -Women and children are in good quality accommodation that meets their needs. -Women have developed a good support network within their own community. -Women are able to take control of decisions affecting their lives and feel confident and positive. -Women have the necessary skills for education, training, and employment. -Reduce associated stigma. Additional information: If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing your experience of delivering children's residential care and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Friday 12th January 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035696-2023 |
| 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 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2023 at 16:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035696-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752246
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=752246
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405

## Provenance

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