PAUSE Dorset

Concepts

• dorset
• social work
• dorchester
• pause programme
• aim of the pause service
• public health dorset
• pause dorset
• pause
• pause practice
• health services

Location

Dorchester

Description

Public Health Dorset are commissioning a delivery organisation to set-up a Pause Practice and deliver the Pause programme. Pause is a licensed programme that is delivered using a social franchising approach. This means that while the programme is delivered by a local delivery organisation it will look, feel and be branded the same as other Pause Practice’s in the network. Pause is an evidenced based national programme for women who have experienced, and are at risk of experiencing, repeat removals of children from their care. The programme aims to give women the chance to pause and take control of their lives. The aim of the Pause service is to give women an opportunity and support to ‘pause’ and take control over their lives, to improve their wellbeing, resilience and stability. This helps them set in place strong foundations on which they can build a more positive future for themselves. The service will contribute to a reduction in future numbers of infants brought into care and the disruption of trans-generational cycles of poor outcomes experienced by some of the most vulnerable families in our community. Women who experience repeat removals often have complex needs which are not currently being addressed. They experience trauma and grief associated with the removal of their children, they may suffer from domestic abuse, mental health illnesses or substance misuse and they may have built up a mistrust towards children’s social care services, resulting in poor engagement with existing support services.

Total Quantity or Scope

Public Health Dorset are commissioning a delivery organisation to set-up a Pause Practice and deliver the Pause programme. Pause is a licensed programme that is delivered using a social franchising approach. This means that while the programme is delivered by a local delivery organisation it will look, feel and be branded the same as other Pause Practice’s in the network. Pause is an evidenced based national programme for women who have experienced, and are at risk of experiencing, repeat removals of children from their care. The programme aims to give women the chance to pause and take control of their lives. The aim of the Pause service is to give women an opportunity and support to ‘pause’ and take control over their lives, to improve their wellbeing, resilience and stability. This helps them set in place strong foundations on which they can build a more positive future for themselves. … Women who experience repeat removals often have complex needs which are not currently being addressed. They experience trauma and grief associated with the removal of their children, they may suffer from domestic abuse, mental health illnesses or substance misuse and they may have built up a mistrust towards children’s social care services, resulting in poor engagement with existing support services. We welcome tenders from: 1. Delivery partner either single provider model or lead provider model - partners who wish to collaborate together for the provision of this service. The contract is between the commissioner and the lead provider. 2. Social outcomes partnerships - a provider organisation(s) may seek to source and work with a social outcomes partnership/investment bond funding provider.

Renewal Options

There are two optional extensions: One for an additional 24 months and another for an additional 12 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.