Domestic Abuse Support Service

Description

Prior Notification of the procurement of a Domestic Abuse Support Service Lot 1: Prior Notification of the procurement of a Domestic Abuse Support Service Subject to Cabinet approval, Wakefield Council are seeking to procure a Domestic Abuse Support Service which will meet the needs of all victim-survivors and their families experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse and perpetrators of domestic abuse. The Service will operate a trauma informed whole family approach to ensure that a range of services and interventions are available, including support for high-risk victim-survivors, recovery and confidence building, specialist work with children and young people, access to accommodation that is safe and appropriate and perpetrator disruption and support, plus a training offer for the workforce in the District. The Contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years with an expected commencement date of 1st October 2025. The Contract is proposed to be a single lot with a lead provider, with the Council welcoming a multi-organisational delivery model through sub-contracting or consortia arrangements to support SME organisations and the Third sector. It is anticipated that the tender opportunity will be published on 15th January 2025.