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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Service (High-Risk) - AWARD

DORSET POLICE

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18 Dec 2025 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset has completed the procurement of Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services aimed at supporting high-risk victims of domestic abuse across Dorset, including adults, children, and young people. Dorset Police acted as the buyer, awarding the contract to Victim Support after an open procurement procedure. This contract, part of broader community service initiatives, will commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2030, encompassing critical intervention processes such as victim identification and multi-agency collaboration. It is aligned with providing considerable support through the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and High Harm Perpetrator Panel engagements.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in domestic abuse intervention and support strategies. While the contract was awarded to Victim Support, organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive support networks for victims and working collaboratively with statutory agencies might find future opportunities in similar tenders. This procurement prioritises a service capable of delivering a robust system response to domestic abuse, emphasizing the potential for innovation in approaches to victim and perpetrator management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Service (High-Risk) - AWARD

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is looking to source a Supplier to deliver Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Services for High-Risk victims of domestic abuse across Dorset. The services will be predominantly for adults but will also provide support for children and young people, in partnership with other agencies. The successful Contractor will be required to work in close partnership with other relevant Services and statutory agencies as part of the system response to Domestic Abuse and to support overall Service delivery. The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage of victims. Providing support to victims and associated victims (i.e. children), supporting the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and High Risk Domestic Abuse (HRDA) process, and post intervention step down or recovery. The service will also engage with local processes surrounding perpetrators of domestic abuse, such as at the High Harm Perpetrator Panel to further support the safeguarding of the victim and to reduce the risk to the victim of future abuse. The service will also deliver the Family Court Pathfinder Programme as listed within the Service Specification. The Commissioner is seeking an organisation that will effectively deliver this contract but also work as a key partner helping improve and develop future approaches to Domestic Abuse.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7641c77-a204-4fd4-907b-9f9d9082bdbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,127,240 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORSET
Postcode
DT2 8DZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
West Purbeck
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTIM SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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