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Domestic Abuse Support for Victims from Gypsy, Roma & Traveller (GRT) Communities Specialist Service

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 09:25

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for a specialist domestic abuse support service targeting Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities in Leicestershire. This procurement was conducted through an open competition process, valued at £103,500, with a contract duration from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, and potential annual extensions until 2028. The service, classified under health and social work services, addresses the needs of vulnerable groups within the region. The procurement process culminated with an award to Leicestershire Gate, as announced on 15th October 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community-based support services, particularly those with expertise or interest in working with minority groups. Organisations that are committed to delivering high-quality and confidential support services, and that can demonstrate an understanding of the cultural nuances and specific challenges faced by GRT communities, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Participation in such tenders can significantly enhance a firm's reputation and capacity in the public sector service delivery market.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Support for Victims from Gypsy, Roma & Traveller (GRT) Communities Specialist Service

Notice Description

Specialist dedicated community based service for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller victims of Domestic Abuse to provide confidential support to GRT individuals living in Leicestershire who are experiencing, or at risk of Domestic Abuse.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options to extend in annual increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05468b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065477-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£103,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£103,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cfscommissioningsupport@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTERSHIRE GATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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