Award

Victim Services - Domestic Abuse 2026-2030

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 10:48

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 11:21

TenderUpdate

18 Aug 2025 at 10:31

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 12:20

PlanningUpdate

13 Jun 2025 at 09:26

Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has successfully concluded the procurement process for the 'Victim Services - Domestic Abuse 2026-2030' contract. The tender, which falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Ltd. Strategically located in Preston, the buyer is a sub-central governmental authority committed to enhancing victim support services. The contract, valued at £3,400,000 (excl. VAT) and gross amounting to £4,080,000, will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential 12-month extension. Key dates included the planning and market engagement phases in mid-2025, with the award concluding on 14th January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in health and social work services. SMEs, as well as larger companies with experience providing victim support and domestic abuse services, could have found valuable growth potential in this tender. Given the government's focus on public service delivery, this contract offers not only a financial incentive but also the opportunity to contribute to critical social support systems. The process involved a competitive tendering phase where suppliers such as Victim Support and Local Solutions also expressed interest, highlighting the importance of well-established service capabilities in this field.

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Notice Title

Victim Services - Domestic Abuse 2026-2030

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for the provision of a Lancashire County Council Area Domestic Abuse Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment & Safety Planning Service

Planning Information

The first step will be for suppliers to register on the event is to send an email to commissioningandprocurement@lancashire-pcc.gov.uk. An invite to the meeting will then be forwarded on to you.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002997-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Emily Slinger
Contact Email
commissioningandprocurement@lancashire-pcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFENET DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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