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.

Planning

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

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR SUFFOLK

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th April 2025 15:07:54 PM

Planning Deadline

16th May 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000
85312320
85323000
98000000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
Awarding Authority

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR SUFFOLK

Buyer Name

Anamaria Gray

Buyer Email

anamaria.gray@norfolk.police.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Police HQ, Portal Avenue

Martlesham Heath

IP5 3QS

GB

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

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR SUFFOLK

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