Published date: 4 August 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 18 August 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

SHEFCC001-DN561244-77451833

Published date

4 August 2021

Closing date

18 August 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

30 September 2021

Contract end date

1 October 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This specification invites providers to tender to provide a counselling service / talking therapy service for adults who have lived with or have experienced domestic abuse in Sheffield and are living in safe accommodation. The provider will be required to deliver the following overarching requirements: -
• Delivery of a recognised therapeutic counselling service to all adults from 18 years of age living in safe accommodation.
• Work alongside domestic abuse services to identify the needs of adults and create bespoke packages of counselling support.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding risks in line with agreed local authority safeguarding policies.
• Gather evidence of impact and report on agreed measures quarterly.
• Contribute to and participate in learning for the city including attendance at key strategic /operational group meetings.
Safe accommodation is defined as: living in a women's refuge, living in safe dispersed accommodation (the Safe Zones scheme or in dispersed temporary accommodation provided by Sheffield City Council, or have Sanctuary Scheme measures installed in their home).
This service will be commissioned by Sheffield City Council.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Luke Francis

Address

Level 8, East Wing
Moorfoot Building
Sheffield
S1 4PL
England

Telephone

+44 114

Email

Luke.Francis@sheffield.gov.uk

Website

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/