Award of Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service for High-Risk Victims in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough

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Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Victim Support for the provision of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service supporting high-risk victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over.

The service is commissioned jointly with Bedford Borough Council, with 'high risk' determined by the DASH risk assessment scoring matrix, also used for MARAC referrals, alongside professional judgement where necessary.

The contract value is £828,896.