Conversion Therapy - Victim Support Service

Concepts

• helpdesk and support
• victim support service
• conversion therapy
• conversion therapy victim support service
• direct support
• relevant services
• initial pastoral support
• risk of conversion therapy practices
• instance of conversion therapy
• topic of conversion therapy

Location

Description

The Authority requires the development, set-up and operation of a helpline and website that will direct clients to relevant, existing services and provide initial pastoral support to individuals who have gone through, are going through, or are at risk of conversion therapy practices. The helpline and website will be collectively known as the Conversion Therapy Victim Support Service. The service will be required to direct clients to existing support and to provide information and, when necessary, direct support to vulnerable persons, whilst the website will be expected to provide public information and resources on the topic of conversion therapy. That the service required provides guidance and signposting to relevant services that users may require, such as counselling, options for making a report to the police, and other public services such as emergency housing. The service should also provide support to professionals who may be concerned about an instance of conversion therapy and are seeking support on what action to take.

Total Quantity or Scope

YEAR: 2022/2023; BUDGET: 120,000.00 YEAR: 2023/2024; BUDGET: 120,000.00 YEAR: 2024/2025; BUDGET: 120,000.00

CPV Codes

• 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.