Planning

Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-RFI

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR SUFFOLK

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Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 15:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-RFI" is being conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk. This initiative is in the planning stage, as of 28 April 2025, with the engagement phase set to conclude on 16 May 2025. The procurement is targeted at the community health services industry, specifically addressing domestic abuse support services for cases identified as standard risk via police referrals. The location for this service is in the East of England, with postal code IP5 3QS. The potential value of the contract is estimated at £60,000, and the procurement process is initiated through a Request for Information (RFI). Interested parties are advised to engage through the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses that specialise in community health, counselling, and other related support services. The initiative seeks organisations with specialist knowledge and current experience in handling standard risk domestic abuse cases. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability provisions outlined in the tender. Engaging in this procurement process could not only enhance service delivery to vulnerable communities but also enable businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector and establish a stronger presence in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-RFI

Notice Description

The 7Force Commercial Team is supporting the Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk in identifying interested organisations to deliver a Support Service for Victims of Domestic Abuse assessed as Standard Risk, via Police Referrals. The deadline for submitting responses to this Request for Information (RFI) is 16th May 2025. Prior to further work on commissioning the service, we are requesting information from providers who have the specialist knowledge and relevant current experience required to undertake provision of the service. We would like to understand the current market as the responses will be used to assist us in the development of the specification and the approach to commissioning the service going forward. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5942aed-e542-4889-851d-f56497838b33
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2025Expired
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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR SUFFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARTLESHAM HEATH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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