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Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, in collaboration with the Police Crime Commissioner, has completed the procurement process for a Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme aimed at addressing and mitigating domestic abuse issues. This contract, which falls under the services category, was awarded to HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, classified under a 'light touch' special regime. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with an active period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the option for a 12-month extension. Located in the UKC13 region of the United Kingdom, the programme seeks to implement effective interventions addressing individuals who use abuse in intimate relationships, with the overarching aim to reduce domestic abuse occurrences.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social services and counselling industry. The awarded contract to HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES underscores the importance and value of specialised organisations in providing impactful social interventions. Large scale or VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) entities with expertise in guidance, counselling, and rehabilitation services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The focus on direct intervention and community impact underlines the potential for business growth and reputation enhancement within the public sector for established service providers.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme

Notice Description

The Council in partnership with Police Crime Commissioner wishes to commission the service of a perpetrator programme aimed at those who cause harm to victims of Domestic Abuse and to challenge and change attitudes of individuals who have and are perpetrating Domestic Abuse. Deliver and evaluate an innovative perpetrator intervention based on national best practice that meets identified outcomes for perpetrators, victims and their children and reduces the occurrence of domestic abuse, to include both long and short term interventions. To work directly with people who use abuse in intimate relationships to offer a platform for change through assessment, engagement, and interventions. Holding perpetrators accountable for their own behaviours, through interventions aimed at standard, medium and high-risk perpetrators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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