Award

Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service - Medium Risk

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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 Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire has recently completed a procurement process for a "Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service - Medium Risk." The main focus of this contract is to provide a swift support service for victims of domestic abuse at a medium risk level. The contract is in the award stage and was recently awarded to Peterborough Womens Aid. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the service is to be delivered mainly in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom. This contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029, with potential renewals extending up to March 2031. The standstill period ends on 9th December 2025, while a future contract signature is expected by 15th December 2025. The total value of this award is around £737,927, with additional funds for potential renewals.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing guidance, counselling, or social services, particularly in the domestic abuse sector. Companies offering innovative solutions for quick referral systems or those adept in managing medium-risk domestic abuse cases could greatly benefit from engaging with this contract. Given its large scale and public authority backing, this project also fosters potential growth for large organisations or SMEs operating in the UKH12 region, especially those aiming to expand their service offerings in the public sector. The inclusion of a potential renewal underscores ongoing engagement prospects, offering businesses longevity and stability in this specialised field.

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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 This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

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/077619-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£737,927 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
25 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Contact Name
Louise Field
Contact Email
louise.field@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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