--- title: "Expanding Support Services in Wales for Survivors of Conversion Practices" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136645" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136645" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136645.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136645.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-11-21" --- # Expanding Support Services in Wales for Survivors of Conversion Practices Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136645 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136645) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136645.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is planning a tender for the provision of services titled "Expanding Support Services in Wales for Survivors of Conversion Practices". The objective is to set up or expand support services for LGBTQ+ survivors of conversion practices in Wales. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the notice live for 10 days from the publication date of November 21, 2023. The service must offer caseworkers, counselling, advocacy services, and link to existing support programs for survivors. The anticipated budget ranges from £8,000 to £100,000 per year. This tender presents an opportunity for service providers experienced in supporting survivors of conversion practices and LGBTQ+ communities in Wales to expand their offerings. Businesses in the health and social work services, guidance and counselling services, and other community services sectors would be well-suited to compete. The selected provider will focus on developing a person-centred support pathway, employing various engagement options including online, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions. Recognising the importance of safeguarding, data gathering, and continuous improvement, the chosen provider will play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of survivors and promoting healthy relationships within the LGBTQ+ community. ## Notice The Service Provider must have expertise in the methodology of supporting survivors of conversion practices and working with LGBTQ+ people who have lived experiences or are survivors of conversion practices.The future service provider will help set up or expand support services for LGBTQ+ survivors of conversion practices in Wales, ideally with a service based in Wales, including potential local service providers or office. This service would develop a robust and responsive pathway, focusing on a person-centred approach for supporting the well-being of survivors, empowering them, and offering a diverse range of engagement options.The service will need to provide:- caseworkers and advocacy services to meet the needs of survivors of conversion practices;- a 1-1 counselling service;- to signpost to existing support programmes, which aim to build trust, promote healthy relationships, increase visibility and/or a connection with LGBTQ+ communities.This service will need to be accessible to survivors through a diverse range of mediums: for instance, online video calls, phone calls, and/or face-to-face appointments.Face-to-face support, office based, or community-based support in Wales will be delivered in the context of a confidential and a safe space for survivors.The Service Provider could also explore options to engage with selected organisations and institutes in Wales to raise awareness of the new service amongst potential users of the service, and those in contact with survivors or victims.Safeguarding:The service would need to demonstrate they have protocols and risk assessments in place to ensure users accessing the service are safeguarded.Data gathering for improving services:The service provider must provide data to Welsh Government to show usage of the service including numbers of individuals supported. In addition, the provider should develop a mechanism for feedback and learning to be used to support on-going improvement of the service.Anticipated budget:Budget to be confirmed, but expected to be around PS8,000 per month, and up to PS100,000 per year (12 months). The contract term is not yet decided.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136645. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136645 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 21 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3FD | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2023 at 15:13 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136645 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.wales/working-group-banning-conversion-practices/draft-definition-conversion-practicesPlease - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136645 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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