Worcestershire Domestic Abuse Services 2022

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NOTE: TENDER DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2021 4PM The DASS is part of a suite of services co-commissioned at the same time with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in Worcestershire and other West Mercia Local Authorities to improve outcomes for individuals, families and their children affected by domestic abuse, increase value for money and future proof arrangements in the light of emerging strategies for Integrated Care System (ICS), probation and domestic abuse. Lot 1 - The Domestic Abuse Support Service (DASS) is a requirement to enable Worcestershire County Council (WCC) to meet its statutory duty as set out in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) published in April this year. This includes the provision of specialist domestic abuse support to adults and children living in emergency and safe house accommodation in addition to outreach services. Lot 2 is for a West Mercia Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service for high-risk Victims/Survivors of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over. Lot 3 - The Drive Project is a new response to domestic abuse that aims to reduce the number of child and adult victims of domestic abuse by disrupting and changing perpetrator behaviour. Please ensure to view details and 'Opt In' in order to fully access all tender documents and questionnaires.