Tender

NCC1372 Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland - deadline extension

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 15:52

Planning

30 May 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is actively seeking proposals through an open procurement process that addresses domestic abuse under the Domestic Abuse Act. The tender, titled "NCC1372 Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland - deadline extension," is valued at £872,000 and encompasses four distinct lots each focusing on a different aspect of domestic abuse support. These services include domestic abuse support, children's therapeutic services, behaviour change services, and adult counselling, aligning with the health and social work services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender period slated to close on 9th January 2026, followed by the potential award announcement by the end of January 2026. The services are to be delivered within the Northumberland region, under the UKC21 geographical classification, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social work service sector, particularly those with expertise in providing therapeutic support, counselling, and behaviour change initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The focus on a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach offers scope for organisations experienced in trauma care and support frameworks to showcase their capabilities. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only expand their service portfolio within the public sector but also contribute to impactful social change by addressing critical community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1372 Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland - deadline extension

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council seeks to meet its responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act in relation to domestic abuse for victims, perpetrators and children through commissioning a service to help reduce the incidents and impact of domestic abuse. The Integrated Domestic Abuse Service will comprise of the following 4 Lots: Lot 1: Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland Lot 2: Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service Lot 3: Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service Lot 4: Counselling Service for Adults of Domestic Abuse

Lot Information

Lot 1. Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland

The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage and provide an accessible, equitable service to victims of domestic abuse and have a trauma informed approach and ensure that trauma informed practice is embedded across the organisation.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions are available

Lot 2. Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service

The Provider will deliver voluntary, non-clinical play therapy and counselling for children and young people from the ages of 4 - 18 who have suffered from domestic abuse. The Provider will also provide outreach support. This work will reduce the impact of trauma and support them to heal from their experiences.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions are available

Lot 3. Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service

To work with people both male and female (aged 18 and over) and to operate as a single point of entry for referrals and subsequent delivery for residents of Northumberland or those referred by Northumberland social care. The referrals should be for people who agree to engage and take responsibility and wish to change their abusive behaviour. The service will focus on increasing the safety of partners, children, and family members to reduce the incidents of domestic abuse within these relationships.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions are available

Lot 4. Counselling Service for Adults of Domestic Abuse

The Provider will deliver a counselling service to both male and female service users of domestic abuse who require counselling to help overcome the various issues that they have faced during the time when they have experienced the abuse via a trauma informed approach.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions are available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077810-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£872,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£872,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

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