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title: "Soft Market Test - Domestic Abuse Community Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042547"
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buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-23"
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# Soft Market Test - Domestic Abuse Community Support Service

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042547

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stages of a re-procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse Community Support Service" with a primary focus on health and social work services. The contract, valued at approximately £14,682,920 GBP, involves a soft market test to gather feedback on proposed changes to the existing service model. Interested providers can submit their feedback by 8th November 2024. The procurement process is anticipated to begin in April 2025, pending funding confirmation. This initiative, classified under the "services" category, aims to support victims of domestic abuse through various services such as helplines, advocacy, and recovery support in the UKK3 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in domestic abuse and social work. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive support services, including therapy, advocacy, and educational programmes, will find this contract particularly relevant. By participating in the soft market test and potentially the subsequent procurement process, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also play a crucial role in shaping and delivering vital support services in Cornwall, contributing to both community welfare and business development.

## Notice

Cornwall Council soft market test to gain feedback about the proposed changes to commissioned Domestic Abuse Community Support Service in the upcoming re-procurement process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market test to gain feedback about the proposed changes to commissioned Domestic Abuse Community Support Service in the upcoming re-procurement process. It is intended that the survey responses supplied will enable the Council to decide its service model for the future procurement of Domestic Abuse Community Support service. This exercise implies no commercial commitment and is not a formal tender document. Participation in this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision and also helping with our assessment of the market, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of the document, along with any additional information you consider to be relevant and return this via our procurement portal (Proactis) messaging system by 17:00 on 8th November 2024 at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - search for project no. DN700460, Domestic Abuse Community Support Service. To access the soft market test: Please visit our procurement portal Proactis at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Search for Project No. DN700460, Domestic Abuse Community Support Service and express an interest in order to download the soft market test document.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the service will be renewed in one form or another. The maximum opportunity of this contract is expected to be a period of 10 years. Comprising of an initial 5 year contract term, which may be followed by up to two optional extension clauses, the first of which is 3 years and then a further for 2 years providing the maximum opportunity of 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034313-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,682,920 |
| Lots value | £14,682,920 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 13:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034313-2024
- 27 Sep 2024 at 11:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030975-2024
- 11 Jul 2024 at 12:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021257-2024
- 3 Apr 2024 at 14:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010806-2024
- 13 Dec 2023 at 14:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036657-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://safercornwall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2022/11/DASV-Needs-Assessment-FINAL-v230822.pdf

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