20-142 Domestic Abuse Community Outreach Support Service

<p>Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council welcomed providers of domestic abuse services to a market engagement event on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 2:30-5:00pm virtually via Microsoft Teams. The webinar can be watched by following the attached link:</p>
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<p>The event was an opportunity for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to share its vision of a future service delivery model. The information gathered will support commissioners in understanding how a more integrated service provision will best suit the Council's requirements and meet victim's support needs. Stakeholder feedback is vital in planning the forthcoming procurement arrangements. The Council wants to build on existing expertise to ensure best use of funding resources while working in partnership to maximise outcomes through innovative thinking. The future Community Outreach Support Service contract start date will be 1st October 2022. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option of a two-year extension. The contract value will be &pound;440,000 per annum. This service provides specialist domestic abuse community-based outreach support for victims of domestic abuse aged 16 and over. &bull; Deliver a high quality, seamless service that seeks to provide consistent support for victims working across all levels of risk &bull; Provide a single contact point for anyone suffering domestic abuse within the Borough. &bull; Provide a person-centred approach to victims of all levels of risk. &bull; Outcome focused. &bull; Tailored to meet the needs of BAME, LGBTQ+ and male victims ensuring appropriate service provision. &bull; Provide a greater focus in relation to prevention through education, provision of information, increasing its helpline and digital offer &bull; Provide a whole family approach. &bull; Encourage innovation in its delivery, which will enable increased flexibility to ensure the service meets future demand.</p>
<p>Please access the slides and Q&amp;A from this event , if you wish to arrange a formal 121 please make contact with&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:helena.bland@rotherham.gov.uk">helena.bland@rotherham.gov.uk </a></strong></p>
<p>Alternatively please submit questions via YORtender.</p>