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title: "Provision of outreach and refuge services to women experiencing domestic abuse in Dumfries and Galloway"
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buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of outreach and refuge services to women experiencing domestic abuse in Dumfries and Galloway

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615325

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council, located in Dumfries, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of outreach and refuge services to women experiencing domestic abuse in Dumfries and Galloway." This tender falls under the services category and highlights the urgent need for specialist support in addressing domestic abuse. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the previous contracts being outdated and the lack of other local agencies providing the required services. The contract was signed on 1 April 2020, with a total value of approximately £465,551.68 covering two lots targeting specific locations, namely Wigtownshire, as well as Nithsdale, Stewartry, and Annandale & Eskdale.

This procurement presents an opportunity for SMEs specialising in social services and support for survivors of domestic abuse. Companies that offer Outreach and Refuge services, including those with expertise in social work, legal assistance, and community resource development, would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. The focus on providing comprehensive support to vulnerable women and children suggests a need for professionals who can ensure safety, well-being, and empowerment among their clientele, thereby fostering significant growth potential in the social support sector.

## Notice

In order to meet one of Dumfries and Galloway Council's priority to 'Protect the Most Vulnerable People', the service supports the second priority of Equally Safe (2018): Scotland's strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls. The second priority: intervening early and effectively to prevent violence and maximising the safety and wellbeing of women, children and young people is achieved by the provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. This support aims to achieve the following outcomes: -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, settled accommodation, which meets their needs. -Women have developed a support network within the community. -Women are successfully managing any legal issues. -Women are able to cope independently with money matters and personal administration. -Women have quality time with friends and family. -Women are able to take control of decisions affecting life and feel confident and positive. -Women have the skills necessary for employment or education.

### Lot Information

Provision of outreach and refuge services to women experiencing domestic abuse in Nithsdale/ Stewartry and Annandale and Eskdale.

There are currently three separate contracts (DGC Social Work, DGC Outreach Housing Support/ Temporary Accommodation with Support and NHS) with Dumfries and Stewartry Women's Aid. A contract review was urgently required as the DGC contracts are outdated and it was agreed through this review process that as there is no other agency in the locality which could provide specialist support including refuge for women experiencing domestic abuse, that a new single contract would be co-produced by all the partners.

Provision of outreach and refuge services to women experiencing domestic abuse in Wigtownshire

There are currently three separate contracts (DGC Social Work, DGC Outreach Housing Support/ Temporary Accommodation with Support and NHS) with Wigtownshire Women's Aid. A contract review was urgently required as the DGC contracts are outdated and it was agreed through this review process that as there is no other agency in the locality which could provide specialist support including refuge for women experiencing domestic abuse, that a new single contract would be co-produced by all the partners.

### Procurement Information

There are currently three separate contracts (DGC Social Work, DGC Outreach Housing Support/ Temporary Accommodation with Support and NHS) with Dumfries and Stewartry Women's Aid and Wigtownshire Women's Aid. A contract review was urgently required as the DGC contracts are outdated and it was agreed through this review process that as there is no other agency in the locality which could provide specialist support including refuge for women experiencing domestic abuse, that a new single contract would be co-produced by all the partners. A Prior information Notice published brought no interested parties available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386256 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £465,551 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DUMFRIESSHIRE & STEWARTRY WOMEN'S AID; WIGTOWNSHIRE WOMEN'S AID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386256
- 19 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381476

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB381476&idx=1
  21st February 2020 - Service Requirement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381476
  Provision of outreach and refuge services to women experiencing domestic abuse in Dumfries and Galloway - In order to meet one of Dumfries and Galloway Council's priority to 'Protect the Most Vulnerable People', the service supports the second priority of Equally Safe (2018): Scotland's strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls. The second priority: intervening early and effectively to prevent violence and maximising the safety and wellbeing of women, children and young people is achieved by the provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. This support aims to achieve the following outcomes: -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, settled accommodation, which meets their needs. -Women have developed a support network within the community. -Women are successfully managing any legal issues. -Women are able to cope independently with money matters and personal administration. -Women have quality time with friends and family. -Women are able to take control of decisions affecting life and feel confident and positive. -Women have the skills necessary for employment or education.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386256
  Provision of outreach and refuge services to women experiencing domestic abuse in Dumfries and Galloway - In order to meet one of Dumfries and Galloway Council's priority to 'Protect the Most Vulnerable People', the service supports the second priority of Equally Safe (2018): Scotland's strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls. The second priority: intervening early and effectively to prevent violence and maximising the safety and wellbeing of women, children and young people is achieved by the provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. This support aims to achieve the following outcomes: -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, settled accommodation, which meets their needs. -Women have developed a support network within the community. -Women are successfully managing any legal issues. -Women are able to cope independently with money matters and personal administration. -Women have quality time with friends and family. -Women are able to take control of decisions affecting life and feel confident and positive. -Women have the skills necessary for employment or education.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615325

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