Planning

Provision of Domestic Abuse Support Services

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2025 at 09:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning process for commissioning domestic abuse support services. The current stage involves market engagement to develop service design and specification, with future tenders expected in July 2026. Interested organisations are welcomed to provide input to shape the delivery of services that will begin on 1 April 2027. The contract will focus on health and social work services for victims and survivors across varying risk levels within Derbyshire, excluding Derby city. Significant deadlines include the submission of a questionnaire by 19 December 2025, and a market engagement event scheduled for April 2026.

This tender opens doors for organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in community-based domestic abuse support. The contract, valued at approximately £21.6 million, seeks providers capable of offering a helpline, Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs), and community/accommodation support. Consortium bids led by a primary provider or standalone proposals are encouraged, with an initial contract duration of three years and potential extensions. Businesses with innovative approaches and strong links to local communities will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity, fostering local partnerships and supporting regional service demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Domestic Abuse Support Services

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) intends to commission domestic abuse support services including a helpline, IDVA's (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors) and community / accommodation support for victims and survivors of all genders across assessed levels of risk (standard, medium and high). It is anticipated that tenders for this service would be sought in July 2026, to enable a new contract to begin on 01 April 2027. DCC is keen to ensure services deliver a local, community-based offer which is accessible to all and builds strong links with local people and partners. As such, we are keen to hear potential providers, stakeholder's and partners views on the potential commissioning options outlined in the attached documents. It is anticipated that an in-person market engagement event will be held in April 2026. DCC will be open to bids from consortia with a lead provider or sole providers who can demonstrate how they would deliver the contract across the county footprint (excluding Derby City). The contract length currently under consideration will be for an initial 3 years from April 2027, with the option to extend for further 3 periods of twelve months (+1+1+1). The funding for the model is allocated in the region of PS3.1m to PS3.8m per annum, with a potential financial envelope of PS18.6m to PS22.8m, if the extension option is taken. This will be finalised ahead of any procurement depending on additional budget secured from partners.

Planning Information

The Soft Market information can be accessed via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c9f93a55-d0ce-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True PLEASE NOTE:THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST The Council is seeking to engage with partners and organisations to gather information and explore potential solutions for delivering safe and effective domestic abuse support in Derbyshire (excluding Derby city). This engagement is being undertaken to explore ideas and seek information through responses from stakeholders to: • Ensure any future services are well designed, effective and safe, delivering value for money and achieving desired outcomes. • Explore options for service model delivery. • Consider the advantages and disadvantages of three commissioning options. • Make the best use of the combined domestic abuse support budget to best meet the needs of victims and survivors. It is anticipated that an in-person market engagement event will be held in April 2026 to share the results of this survey and confirm next steps. Information provided through this engagement will enable Derbyshire County Council to: • Better understand the solutions, models and services to inform service design and specification development. • Explore different delivery options and tender approaches. • Determine the most effective way to deliver services to meet the needs of Derbyshire residents affected by domestic abuse. Please read the information provided in the attachments and if you feel your organisation can contribute to the exercise please: Complete the online questionnaire which can be accessed via the link in the attached document or here: https://forms.office.com/e/WG99KDjzqr The deadline for completion and submission of the questionnaire is 5pm on Friday 19 December 2025. THE SOFT MARKET INFORMATION IS ON THE PUBLIC ATTACHMENT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05108b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079449-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline May
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01629 536805

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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