Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba5-2cd1-70ce-af68-ed6cdd1fb4de/provision-of-support-in-refuge-for-women-children-escaping-domestic-abuse awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Support in Refuge for Women & Children Escaping Domestic Abuse [Cornwall Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cornwall-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £4,780,000 Published 28 Jun 2023 Deadline Closed 16 Aug 2023 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Please refer to the More Information section below for the Description. Additional information: Cornwall Council, as commissioner on behalf of the Safer Cornwall Partnership, currently provides support within safe accommodation to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse and who require additional support in relation to other multiple vulnerabilities. The key aim of the service is to increase the safety of individuals through the supplier's provision of specialist safe accommodation and person-centred, trauma informed support services that empower the individuals to take control of their lives, understand their own and others' behaviours and how they can support themselves. Support will be provided according to assessment of risk and need and delivered by trained and experienced workers with a high level of understanding of the specific needs. This service must be delivered in a safe and protective environment through dedicated buildings with shared or self-contained housing with communal areas that will enable peer support, and where possible having appropriate adaptations to meet the needs of those with disabilities. The services will also provide culturally sensitive related support and accommodation to women from ethnic minority backgrounds and consider referrals for transgender women or individuals that self-identify as non-binary, based on circumstances and appropriate risk assessment. Bidders are able to bid on geographically separated lots for 6 or 11 units, or both lots totalling 17 units, as detailed in the tender documents and that meet or exceed the required specification. A single tenderer may be awarded both available lots. For the avoidance of doubt, the maximum available budget for this service is £478,215 (comprised; Lot 1 £309,433 & Lot 2 £168,782) for the first year. Any bidders exceeding this available budget will be deemed to be unsuitable. This includes appropriate security; 7 days a week, 24 hour, in person or on call tailored support for service users accommodated on a license agreement for an optimal 20 week stay; women aged 16 and above, with or without children who are escaping domestic abuse and who may have additional needs and vulnerabilities. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at the address below, where more information can be obtained and where Tenders or request to participate must be electronically submitted: [procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=adc63d49-d4d2-ed11-8121-005056b64545) Read full description ## CPV classification Other community, social and personal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e9731235-7ff7-46d5-a723-6fc3f4eadb9e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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