Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b82-1794-73c1-a8dc-9c6f1b157a89/domestic-abuse-support-service

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Domestic Abuse Support Service

[Wokingham Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wokingham-borough-council)

Estimated value

£1,554,000

Published

10 Feb 2021

Deadline

Closed

19 Mar 2021

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The service will be offering preventative action and support to those experiencing domestic abuse, their families, and perpetrators of domestic abuse as well as collaborating with services that work with these client groups. All the services will be community based.

The service will be offering a range of support in three areas:

Prevention, Awareness Raising and Workforce Development

### Training regarding domestic abuse

Providing training and support to G.P's and health professionals in the Wokingham Borough

Development of front line worker confidence when managing a case involving domestic abuse within the Wokingham Borough

### Publish and advertise services

Healthy relationship education in schools

### Crisis Support and Safety Planning

Advice and support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse

Safety planning for victims and survivors of domestic abuse including young people and children

### Support planning at point of crisis

### Proactive engagement with hard to engage service users

Support through criminal justice process and accessing legal advice

Referring to the Reading Sanctuary Scheme

### Breaking Cycle of Abuse

Ongoing support to those who have experienced abuse to help break cycle of abuse, including working in partnership with other services

### Perpetrator Programme

Direct working with children and young people who are or have been living in a household with abuse.

### Resettlement support

It is anticipated that the contract will be let for a 5 years term with a potential extension of up to 2 years subject to good performance.

Service scope includes: Proactive signposting to relevant local organisations; supporting local organisations to effectively support

domestic abuse victims, survivors and their families; adapting to local need for service delivery; and work with the domestic abuse strategy group to manage local priorities and resources.

The new contract start date is anticipated to be during July 2021.

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## CPV classification

Health and social work services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9e13b2da-62ff-41d8-a461-bc09e6a13b8f)

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