Planning

Domestic Abuse Lived Experience Advisory Group

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is spearheading a public procurement initiative titled "Domestic Abuse Lived Experience Advisory Group", focusing on community health services. This contract, under the planning stage, aims to bolster representation of victim-survivors of domestic abuse in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The initiative is situated in England, UK, with an anticipated value of £225,000. Key dates include the engagement end date on 30th September 2026. The procurement process is classified under CPV code 85323000 and emphasizes inclusivity, aiming to incorporate perspectives from both adult and child victim-survivors within strategic frameworks in Oxfordshire.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have a focus or expertise in community health services or have experience working with victims of domestic abuse. Companies specialising in social services, community engagement, and advocacy for underrepresented groups would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, providing an avenue for meaningful contribution and potential financial growth through enhanced service delivery in collaboration with local government strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Lived Experience Advisory Group

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is committed to ensuring representation of adult and child victim-survivors of domestic abuse, including all people with protected characteristics who have lived experience of domestic abuse (DA), are reflected throughout the partnership, strategy, commissioning, and delivery of services. This is a requirement for Councils included in Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) Since 2022, Oxfordshire has commissioned a Lived Experience Advisory Co-ordinator to establish a group of adult victim-survivors (LEAG) to participate in the operation of the Domestic Abuse Strategic Board (and subgroups). They have also participated in the design and delivery of OCC consultations and commissioning arrangements to co-produce the overarching Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy and Safe Accommodation Strategy. This new contract will provide resource to increase this engagement and ensure inclusion of representatives from children and young people affected by domestic abuse who are regarded as victim survivors within the Domestic Abuse Act legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69bb6a1-73a9-4434-89a6-03468dd02b1c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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