Planning

Domestic Abuse Training in Gloucestershire

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Jun 2025 at 10:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 15:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for Domestic Abuse Training. This initiative, titled "Domestic Abuse Training in Gloucestershire," is directed towards enhancing the skills of frontline officers in handling situations involving domestic abuse, particularly focusing on children. Notable deadlines include the market engagement event scheduled for 11th July 2025, which will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. The primary industry categories involved are training, health and social work services, and guidance and counselling services, with activities centred within the UKK13 region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to start from 1st November 2025, concluding by 31st March 2026. The total available funding for these initiatives is £80,290, with distinct allocations for different training components.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in training services, particularly those with expertise in health, social work, and guidance and counselling, to expand their footprint in the public sector. The focus on domestic abuse training, especially concerning the vulnerability and psychological welfare of children, aligns with services provided by SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) dedicated to public social welfare and protective services. Companies offering innovative, evidence-based training strategies stand to benefit from this procurement process, leading to potential long-term collaboration and contribution to societal welfare through enhanced police training practices. Organizations interested in participating should engage in the market engagement process, as it provides vital insights and aligns service offerings with the operational needs of the Gloucestershire Constabulary.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Training in Gloucestershire

Notice Description

Lot 1- Voice of the Child Training Gloucestershire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) wish to commission Voice of the Child training for frontline officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary. We wish the training to complement the DA Matters training which has been rolled out in force over the last two years. The Voice of the Child training intends to reinforce the responsibilities that police have when engaging with children and young people experiencing domestic abuse or neglect within their own home. The training will support in improving force practices, and the impact that domestic abuse perpetrators have on children and young people witnessing domestic abuse, highlight the importance of safeguarding young people and reinforce the crucial interactions that young people in these scenarios will have with the police. This training will address HMIC and Op Salus recommendations to prioritise attendance at incidents involving children. Priority training will be offered to operational officers in local policing teams and the Force Control Room initially, however the expectation is that this will be rolled out across the force. The sessions should cover points within the Vulnerability knowledge and Practice Programme (VKPP) "Voice of the Child" briefing, which outlines the responsibilities that police have when engaging with children and young people. The training will include evidence based strategies and tools to help build personnel confidence, support police to engage with children in the most appropriate way and to hear their voice and experience. The funding available for this training has been received by the OPCC, from the Home Office through the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Fund for 25/26. We wish to deliver this training to up to 600 officers, through initial training with the provider, and a train the trainer mode by the 31st March 2026. There is PS66,300 available. Overall the aim is to train approximately 600 officers in this training within this financial year. Lot 2- Domestic Abuse Suicide Training As well as the Voice of the Child training, the OPCC have allocated funds to conduct Domestic Abuse Suicide Training. This training will support Gloucestershire Constabulary officers in rolling out learning from DARDR's in the county. We anticipate this training to cover; * Identify the prevalence of suicidal behaviour within the context of DA for both victims and suspected perpetrators * Explain the effect of CCB on victims of DA including the long-term impact on quality of life and safety. * Identify relevant legislation to investigate the perpetrator when a victim has attempted or succeeded in taking their own life within the context of DA * Describe theories of suicidality that explain how CCB causes a victim of DA to consider or attempt suicide * Identify evidence gathering opportunities, including types / patterns of evidence specific to investigating suicide where CCB is suspected. * Identify and explore the specific questions which officers need to be asking a victim once they believe or the victim has implied that they are having suicidal thoughts. * Explain the importance of accurate recording and risk assessment whenever CCB is disclosed * We anticipate this training to be rolled out to 100-150 officers by the 31st March 2026. The funding available for this training is PS13,990. Participation in this Market Engagement exercise is voluntary, and non-participation will not preclude any party or organisation from taking part. The proposed structure of this Market Engagement exercise will be as follows: - Initial engagement via Market Engagement Notice (11th June 2025) - Official Invitation Outlining Event Details (9th July 2025) - Market Engagement Event (11th July 2025) This event will take place online via Microsoft Teams, please register your interest in attending and the Teams request will be sent no later than two days prior to the day. The agenda for the event will be a presentation provided by stakeholders from OPCC/ Force, followed by an open Q&A session. This notice does not formally signify the beginning of any procurement exercise by the Commissioner, nor does it constitute a commitment by the Commissioner to undertake a procurement. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice please contact the Procurement Representative.

Planning Information

- Initial engagement via Market Engagement Notice (11th June 2025) - Official Invitation Outlining Event Details (9th July 2025) - Market Engagement Event (11th July 2025) This event will take place online via Microsoft Teams, please register your interest in attending and the Teams request will be sent no later than two days prior to the day. The agenda for the event will be a presentation provided by stakeholders from OPCC/ Force, followed by an open Q&A session. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice please contact the Procurement Representative.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054701
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032866-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Ben Whitehead
Contact Email
ben.whitehead@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
QUEDGELY
Postcode
GL2 2AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Quedgeley Fieldcourt
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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