Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is currently in the planning stage as a tender for a support service aimed at assisting victims of Domestic Abuse assessed as Standard Risk via Police Referrals. The opportunity is classified under the services industry category, particularly focusing on health and safety services, community health services, and other community, social, and personal services. The procurement is scheduled to start on 1st October 2025 and end by 30th September 2026, with a possible extension to 31st March 2027. A market engagement session is scheduled for the week starting on 26th May 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit their availability for this session by 16th May 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses with specialist knowledge and experience in providing support services for domestic abuse cases. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, given its structure and categories. The engagement with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk allows participating organisations to shape the future service specifications and establish a robust relationship with a sub-central government public authority. Businesses can access the details and register their interest via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal.

Planning

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

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th April 2025 10:45:01 AM

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
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050a04

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

Buyer Name

Anamaria Gray

Buyer Email

anamaria.gray@norfolk.police.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Police Headquarters, Portal Avenue, Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

IP5 3QS

United Kingdom

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

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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