Domestic Abuse Refuge Support and Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy service

Tender description

The procurement is for the provision of temporary accommodation and support/advocacy for women aged 16 years and above including their children (where applicable) who are subjected to domestic abuses. The procurement consists of two elements: accommodation for those fleeing abuse in a purpose built 21-bed refuge accommodation (Refuge) and advocacy support for survivors of domestic abuse targeting high-risk survivors of domestic and sexual violence and children at risk of harm with the primary object of securing their safety. Lot 1: The procurement consists of two elements: 1) providing accommodation and support in a purpose built 21-bed refuge accommodation (Refuge); 2) providing independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVA) and Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy Service (ISVA) support for survivors of domestic abuse targeting high-risk survivors of domestic and sexual violence and children at risk of harm with the primary object of securing their safety. Additional information: The £2883854 procurement value is for full 7-year contract term inclusive of three-year initial period and two-year plus two-year extension. Out of this amount, £15,000 per year is not guaranteed beyond the first year of the contract.