Issue details

Procurement of Fully Integrated Community Domestic Abuse Service

Sefton is seeking to procure a fully Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) from 2025 for a minimum of 3 years. The service will provide holistic support to the victims and families of domestic abuse, irrespective of protected characteristic or risk level. The service will provide therapeutic counselling to those that require it in order to build resilience and aid recovery from the long-term effects of domestic abuse. The service will address a number of the priorities outlined in the action plan accompanying the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Financial: Yes;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 3 Apr 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Communities and Partnership Engagement

Lead director: Executive Director – Operations and Partnerships

Department: Regeneration and Skills

Contact: Helen Birrell Email: helen.birrell@sefton.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Emails, surveys, meetings, focus groups with key stakeholders.

Consultees

Officers, partners and other stakeholders and service users.

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Procurement of Fully Integrated Community Domestic Abuse Service