Published date: 8 March 2021
Last edited date: 8 April 2021
This notice was replaced on 20 May 2021
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Opportunity (published 28 June 2021)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Social work services - 85310000
Social services - 85320000
Location of contract
London
Procurement reference
Domestic Abuse Refuge Accommodation Services
Published date
8 March 2021
Closing date
20 April 2021
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Newham Council invites interested providers to attend the Early Engagement Webinar for the Domestic Abuse Refuge Accommodation Services.
The Adults and Health commissioning team has developed a new vision, set of values, principles and core requirements for the new service provision as part of the work to develop the council's wider response to domestic abuse and sexual violence. To this end, the recommissioning of the refuge will demonstrate the council's continued commitment to addressing Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence, and at its very core, the recommissioning will:
• Acknowledge the need for accommodation that provides a safe, secure and supportive space for families who have experienced significant abuse and are at risk of further harm and homicide
• Acknowledge the need to embed a trauma informed approach across Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence services and responses to domestic abuse in the borough
• Provide access to local specialist service provision that works from a person-centred perspective supporting the individual to address multiple needs (including improving physical and mental health, addressing substance misuse needs, disability, improving educational and employment opportunities, accessing legal and immigration advice, specialist advocacy and therapeutic interventions)
• Addressing the needs of children and young people by providing them with a safe, continuous environment, which is conducive to addressing their needs and ambitions and protects them from experiencing harm and abuse
• Give significant consideration to how the council supports smaller specialist community organisations to engage with and participate in Newham's commissioning processes in respect of the council's Community Wealth Building Strategy.
Further to this, the service will:
Reflect our Values
• That everyone has the right to live a life free from abuse and violence
• The recognition of the impact of trauma and our commitment to support the individual and families to attain post traumatic recovery
• Our commitment to understanding and addressing gender based violence
• To maximise support and increase opportunities for children and families residing in Newham
• To commission services which recognise and reflect the history and cultural diversity of the borough
• Our aim is to address social inclusion, develop community resilience and embed trauma informed practice within Domestic Abuse accommodation services
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Early Engagement Webinar Event on Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 10am.
Should you be interested in the below - please fill out the attached Registration form by noon on Friday 16th April 2021.
By completing and returning this form you will receive the webinar presentation, any questions and answers. You will also receive details of the forthcoming Early Engagement Webinar Event.
We will share your organisations details, including main contact person (only) with all other providers who complete and submit the registration form. If you do not wish your details to be shared please indicate this below.
Please note that the event will be recorded and may be shared as part of tender documents for transparency purposes. The Authority will also publish presentation and any other materials shared with attendees of the Event
*Please note this is not an Invitation to Tender*
At the event:
• We will be informing the Providers of the proposed tendering of Domestic Abuse Refuge accommodation services
• Explaining our priorities in line with the Council's strategic and public health priorities
• The aim of this commissioning exercise is to ensure the voice of specialist providers, service users and minoritised women are central to the bid
The service to be recommissioned is as follows:
1. Domestic Abuse Refuge Accommodation Services
About the buyer
Contact name
Courtney Rowlands
Address
Building 1000
1000 Dockside Road
London
E16 2QU
England
Telephone
01708436033
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