Planning

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

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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Planning

30 Apr 2025 at 10:45

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.

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Notice Title

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

Planning Information

The commissioners welcome the opportunity to engage with interested providers to further elaborate on the RFI responses. We anticipate commencing these discussions the week of 26th May 2025, via Microsoft Teams or in person. If your organisation is interested to engage in these sessions, please provide your availability including contact name, preferred dates and time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017919-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Contact Name
Anamaria Gray
Contact Email
anamaria.gray@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
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

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