Survivors' Voice Forum and Peer Support Provision
Description: The Council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for the delivery of a Survivors' Voice Forum and peer support provision for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual harm and violence against women and girls in Barnsley. In order to help inform such an exercise, the Council is undertaking this pre-market engagement stage to explore what is available, understand what could be delivered at two indicative budget levels, and seek feedback and guidance from the supply market. The potential requirement will be around: - A trauma-informed, accessible Survivors' Voice Forum that enables victims and survivors to safely share views, influence service design and shape local partnership priorities. - Peer group support activity that complements existing commissioned services, reduces isolation, supports recovery and creates safe opportunities for survivors (read more...)
Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a service for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual harm and violence against women and girls in Barnsley. The proposed service combines a trauma-informed and accessible Survivors’ Voice Forum with peer support activity. The forum would allow survivors to share views safely, influence service design and shape local partnership priorities. Peer support would complement existing commissioned services, reduce isolation, support recovery and create safe opportunities for people with lived experience to connect. The requirement is classified as health and social work services. Delivery is intended for Barnsley, and the procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises.