Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
Newham Dockside,1000 Dockside Road
LONDON
E162QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ITTN41: Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £990,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Domestic Abuse Accommodation (Refuge) for Women And Children of Black and South Asian Heritage
The service is for the care and support element of provision only. The Provider will be required to meet the requirements of and enter into a contractual agreement with the current refuge registered social landlord or source their own premises providing at least 25 bed spaces to 5 women (and 10 bed spaces for children). At no time shall the number of bed spaces for women fall below 25 units.
The service duration will cover a period of up to five years with a further two years available at the discretion of the Authority.
The service requirements have been designed to be flexible and responsive to changing needs, local intelligence, performance outcomes and legislation.
The aims of the service are to create a refuge service which:
Supports women and children from Black and South Asian heritage to develop their self-advocacy and achieve their potential.
Addresses the needs of children and young people by providing them with a safe, continuous environment, which is conducive to their needs and ambitions, and protects them from experiencing harm and abuse.
Addresses the specific cultural needs of women and children of Black and South Asian heritage using a trauma informed approach through a cultural lens.
Enables women in the refuge to co-produce and participate in the ongoing development and monitoring of services and their effectiveness.
The primary objectives of the service are to:
Deliver a survivor focussed model of support which is trauma informed and culturally appropriate in a safe, secure and supportive space for women (and families) who have experienced significant domestic abuse.
Provide support and advocacy for women to report abuse, seek legal redress via the criminal justice systems and family courts and access to appropriate legal advice recognising the specific challenges women of Black and South Asian heritage often face.
Address intersectionality and offers a culturally informed approach to supporting women of Black and South Asian heritage
Offer targeted support within a safe gendered space that reduces risk and supports women to achieve autonomy in their lives.
Address the immediate and longer term physical, sexual health and mental health and wellbeing needs of service users.
Offer 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).
Develop individual's independent living skills to enable them to positively maintain a tenancy and live independently.
Develop effective relationships with partnership stakeholders to maximise outcomes and achieve sustainable move on for women.
Move individuals onto appropriate accommodation at the right time recognising that a refuge is not a substitute for long-term accommodation. Length of stays should not be longer than necessary (ideally not longer than 6-9 months).
Refer to specialist services as required and develop wider support networks that will enable each individual to advocate for their own needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-030087
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Domestic Abuse Accommodation Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London Black Women's Project Limited
661 Barking Road
London
E13 9EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £990,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
London Borough of Newham
London
Country
United Kingdom