Domestic Abuse Support Services in Herefordshire
Description: Herefordshire Council is seeking to commission high quality, specialist domestic abuse services to meet its statutory duties under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Services are to be commissioned through a lot-based procurement as set out below: - Lot 1 - Safe Accommodation Service This lot provides a crisis response for survivors at immediate or high risk of harm who require urgent access to safe accommodation with intensive specialist support. The service will provide high-quality, person-centred support to residents and their children to address safety, recovery, and move-on needs. The supplier will be responsible for sourcing and maintaining appropriate properties that meet required safety and quality standards. - Lot 2 - Whole family community-based Domestic Abuse support service and dispersed safe accommodation This lot covers community-based (read more...)
Summary: Herefordshire Council is planning a procurement process to commission high-quality domestic abuse support services in Herefordshire, aimed at fulfilling statutory duties under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The procurement is categorized under health and social work services, specifically targeting the UKG11 region. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice expected on 20th August 2026 and market engagement events scheduled for 3rd and 4th June 2026. This process is designed to facilitate the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary organisations through a lot-based procurement approach, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2032.