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Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service - Medium Risk

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 13:06

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 11:43

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 06:44

PlanningUpdate

23 Jul 2025 at 11:44

Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service - Medium Risk" was initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire. Located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, this sub-central government authority sought to establish a support service catering to medium risk domestic abuse cases. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, indicating inclusivity for various bidders and concluded successfully. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st April 2026 and its active period extending until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension up to March 2031. The contract location is primarily in the regions UKH11 and UKH12, United Kingdom, aligning with the service-oriented nature focused on guidance and counselling within the social work domain.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for organisations experienced in guidance and counselling services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find this to be a suitable platform to advance their service offerings, given the emphasis on quick referral processes to ensure victim safety and well-being. Businesses positioned in related service categories, encompassing social work and counselling, can effectively compete and collaborate within this procurement, which involves providing comprehensive support to victims of domestic abuse. The procurement provides visibility into public service tendering processes and highlights avenues for establishing long-term service contracts with governmental authorities.

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Notice Title

Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service - Medium Risk

Notice Description

A Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service, for medium risk requirements. The new service model will enable referrals to be made to the service much quicker, this will ensure that victims can access support when they most need it which will help to ensure their safety and well-being as well as helping to support the Authority

Planning Information

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough would like to invite suppliers to attend a Market Engagement Event in relation to a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service - Medium risk for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough , on 30 July 2025, at 11.00 am, via Microsoft Teams. This engagement event is to provide an overview of the service requirements, commissioning intentions and timelines for this procurement. There will also be an opportunity to book a 1-1 conversation with the commissioners in the second part of the event. Please ensure you express interest by sending a message through the tendering portal, so formal invites can be shared. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Once there, click 'accept' and answer the relevant questions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05603d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035647-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£737,927 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£737,927 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Nov 20255 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, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 9LA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PETERBOROUGH WOMENS AID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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