Planning

Domestic Abuse - Sexual Assault and Abuse Services Framework

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Domestic Abuse - Sexual Assault and Abuse Services Framework." This process is focused on securing services in the industry categories of community services and social services, including advisory and counselling services. Located in Birmingham, the buying organisation operates within the sub-central government public authority sector. As of recent updates, the market engagement phase invites feedback on draft specifications until 15th October 2025. The procurement aims to establish a framework agreement, with the official tender notice expected on 1st January 2026 and the contract period starting from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2034.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for various businesses interested in the provision of community and social services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are suited to offering services such as support for domestic abuse and sexual assault victims. Companies specialising in counselling, advisory services provided by healthcare professionals, or those with experience in executing social service programmes can leverage this framework to expand their service offerings and client base within the public sector. Given the focus on a long-term framework, successful bidders will benefit from a stable contractual relationship lasting eight years, contributing significantly to business growth and sector experience.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse - Sexual Assault and Abuse Services Framework

Notice Description

Domestic Abuse - Sexual Assault and Abuse Services Framework - Inviting feedback on draft specifications - https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/grants-contracts/domestic-abuse-sexual-assault-and-abuse-services-framework/

Planning Information

We are inviting feedback on the draft specification until 15th October 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062927-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85320000 - Social 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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