Award

Domestic Abuse Support for Male Victims - Helpline Worker

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 10:52

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for a project titled "Domestic Abuse Support for Male Victims - Helpline Worker," aimed at providing specialist helpline support services. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Leicester, UK (region UKF22). The procurement followed an open method with a below-threshold open competition approach. The contract was awarded to Freeva, a supplier classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE), and has a contract period starting on 1st September 2025, ending 31st August 2026, with potential extensions up to 2028. This contract was signed on 31st August 2025, with a gross value amounting to £158,446.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers capable of delivering specialised support services in the community and social welfare sectors, particularly those focusing on male victims of domestic abuse. Businesses that are SMEs or VCSEs, and those located within or around the Leicester region, would find this contract particularly suited to their market segment. Companies offering high-quality services with competitive pricing could leverage this opportunity for growth, given the tender's emphasis on a balance of quality and cost in the award criteria. This contract also offers annual renewal options, providing further opportunities to secure continued business.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Support for Male Victims - Helpline Worker

Notice Description

The service is to provide specialist helpline support for male victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066255-2025
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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