Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Provision

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    "title": "Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Provision",
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    "description": "Within Cheshire West there are 3 forms of Safe Accommodation offered, Refuge & Dispersed accommodation and Sanctuary Schemes. Although the Domestic Abuse Act acknowledges the critical role of refuge in providing safety and support, particularly to those victims at high risk of serious harm, the government recognises that those harmed by domestic abuse may need to live in a variety of different forms of relevant safe accommodation. Dispersed properties are homes across CWAC ranging from one-bedroom flats to three-bedroom family homes.\n164 referrals have been made to safe accommodation services over the latest 12 months; a 15.6% increase compared the same period last year (141). 76 (46.6%) of referrals were from CWaC persons harmed, 87 were from individuals residing out of borough.\nPurpose of the Market Engagement\nThis engagement exercise is intended to:\n•\tInform future commissioning decisions following the abandonment of a previous tender.\n•\tImprove understanding of current and potential service delivery models, including the role of RSLs.\n•\tExplore market capacity, capability, and appetite for future delivery.\n•\tGather insight into best practice, innovation, and partnership approaches.\n•\tTest proposals at an early stage to support a robust and deliverable future procurement.\nFeedback will be used to shape a revised service model and commissioning approach, ensuring compliance with statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.\nEngagement with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs)\nCheshire West and Chester Council is also interested in engaging with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) as part of this market engagement exercise. RSLs play a critical role in the provision of safe, secure, and sustainable housing and may be well placed to support the delivery of domestic abuse safe accommodation through the provision, management, or development of accommodation, including dispersed units.   Please refer to full document on the Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk",
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      "name": "Cheshire West and Chester Council",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Ellesmere Port",
        "postalCode": "CH65 0BA",
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        "streetAddress": "The Portal, Wellington Road"
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        "email": "centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk"
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        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043684-2026",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-05-13T07:55:48+01:00"
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        "dueDate": "2026-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Please refer to the document on the Chest for full details,  www.the-chest.org,uk\nOrganisations are invited to share views on how services could support the achievement of the following outcomes:\n•\tImproved safety and wellbeing for survivors of domestic abuse\n•\tAn increase in the number of safe accommodation units across the borough, in line with the Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment\n•\tImproved access to appropriate accommodation and tailored support across a range of accommodation types\n•\tStrengthened pathways to independence, recovery, and community integration.\n•\tSpecialist, tailored support that meets the needs of all people accessing services, including children, young people, and adults.\nOrganisations interested in contributing to this work are invited to attend an online market engagement event:\nDate: Thursday 4 June\nTime: 2:00pm"
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