Decision details

The Isle of Wight Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Integrated Services contract provides specialist domestic abuse, sexual violence and perpetrator programme services to Island residents.

The Domestic Abuse portfolio transferred to Public Health on 1st April 22. We are seeking to reschedule the date of re-commissioning this contract following discussion between co-funders of the contract and exploration of the options available in order to:

-        carry out a comprehensive needs assessment to determine the provision needed going forward by different populations on the Island

-        develop the new specification based on the outcomes of the needs assessment

-        ensure the quality of services to people experiencing domestic abuse on the Island remain consistent and in place

-        take into account any legacy and learning from the impact of Covid

That Cabinet approves to spend up to £2,500,000 for the Isle of Wight Council’s contribution to the new contract. This is based on up to £350,000 per annum for a contract up to five years plus two single year extension options, commencing 1 October 2023.

That Cabinet approves the plans for the 2022/23 DLUHC domestic abuse allocation. It is recommended that decisions on future spend of DLUHC allocations in relation to domestic abuse responsibilities are delegated to the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Cabinet Member and Director of Adult Social Care on an annual basis.