Decision details

Review and commissioning of new Domestic Violence and Abuse Service – authority to procure

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to grant authority to enter into a competitive tender process to procure domestic violence and abuse services for a 5 year contract period (3 years plus 2 years extension) with a maximum budget of £915,000 per annum (maximum Environment and Housing budget £862,944 and maximum Public Health budget £52,056). To also agree that the Domestic Violence and Abuse Programme Board will discuss the specification, tender documents and evaluation criteria and submit final versions to the Director of Environment and Housing for approval

Consultation with a wide range of stakeholders has taken place as part of the strategic review of commissioned domestic violence and abuse services.

Executive and Lead Members whose portfolio includes services within scope of the review will continue to be briefed and updated throughout the project timeframe.

Stakeholders, providers, staff, service users, the senior management team of all directorates, Executive and Lead Members whose portfolio includes domestic violence & abuse services.