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Domestic Abuse and BAME Specialist Advisor Support

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Oct 2025 at 10:41

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, a sub-central government authority situated in Leicester, conducted an open procurement process for the title "Domestic Abuse and BAME Specialist Advisor Support." The tender, classified under health and social work services, aimed to provide confidential support to Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals in Leicestershire who are experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse. The procurement involved an active award phase as of 17th October 2025, following the tender phase that concluded on 11th July 2025. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and has potential extensions up to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community support services, particularly those experienced in dealing with domestic abuse and minority ethnic groups. SMEs and VCSEs, like Freeva, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such opportunities due to their scale and community-centered focus. The contract valued at £158,446, offers a substantial growth avenue with potential annual extensions, fostering long-term service provision and sector influence for involved businesses.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse and BAME Specialist Advisor Support

Notice Description

Specialist dedicated community based service for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic victims of Domestic Abuse to provide confidential support to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals living in Leicestershire who are experiencing, or at risk of Domestic Abuse.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two options to extend in annual increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05518e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066243-2025
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
SME

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
£132,038 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,038 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,038 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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

FREEVA

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