Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) variations to contract

Support for survivors of domestic abuse within safe accommodation and in the community is currently provided through KIDAS. The council commissioned the Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) which commenced 1 April 2017. It is split into 4 geographical lots, delivered by 3 lead providers. This service provides support for survivors of domestic abuse within safe accommodation and in the community. Since the KIDAS contract commenced there have been additional services varied in, across all 4 Lots due to the COVID-19 pandemic and change in legislation through the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Changes to the contract were necessary to enable the council to respond to both occurrences and are all for activity broadly covered in the KIDAS specification. These contract variations have been made under Reg 72 (1) (c) and include; • Additional IDVA • Additional Outreach • Understanding Trauma programme • CYPE – Animation • CYPE – Activities and vouchers • Young Persons IDVA • Specialist IDVA • Additional trauma support for victims residing in commissioned refuges • Support for children residing in commissioned refuges • Tenancy support Officer • Support pilot for males in safe accommodation