LBN - Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service

Concepts

• domestic abuse accommodation service
• health and social work
• local specialist service provision
• commission services
• new service provision
• upcoming service lbn
• domestic abuse
• significant abuse
• young people
• mental health

Location

Description

This is a Prior Information Notice regarding the following upcoming Service LBN - Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service 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

Total Quantity or Scope

YEAR: 2022/2023; BUDGET: 198,000.00 YEAR: 2023/2024; BUDGET: 198,000.00 YEAR: 2024/2025; BUDGET: 198,000.00 YEAR: 2025/2026; BUDGET: 198,000.00 YEAR: 2026/2027; BUDGET: 198,000.00

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

It is a mandatory requirement for this service that organisations can provide 25 bed spaces in Newham: • If organisations wish to partner with L&Q Living in order to support their provision of 25 beds spaces please follow the below process. L & Q Living work with a range of organisations to provide accommodation for use as supported housing. L&Q attended the Early Market Engagement Event on 21st April 2021 and informed suppliers of a vetting process to enable them to enter into a contract with L&Q for the delivery of refuge services. Once completed, this must be submitted to Joanne Summers via Joanne.Summers@lq-living.co.uk. Providers are requested to start their application as soon as possible. L&Q have indicated that applications should be submitted by Monday 21st June 2021 latest as there is an extensive vetting process. The Authority intends to publish a contract notice for LBN - Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service (this is a Prior Information Notice and not an Invitation to Tender): w/c 15th June 2021 For your information: • Please contact courtney.rowlands@onesource.co.uk to access the recording of the Early Market Engagement Event of 21st April 2021 • Early Market Engagement Presentation Attached • L&Q Forms Attached L&Q Vetting Application Agency Vetting Questionnaire 2019.doc Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service - Early Market Engagement Event Presentation Domestic Abuse Accommodation Early Engagement Market Event Presentation.pptx