Planning

Domestic Abuse Support

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company focuses on commissioning a domestic abuse service, titled "Domestic Abuse Support", within the health services industry category. Operating in Birmingham (UKG31 region), this planned tender seeks to support victims, perpetrators, and children affected by domestic abuse. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25 November 2025 and the award announcement set for 17 December 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure under the 'services' category, with a total estimated value of £3.3 million. This initiative aligns with the Children's Social Care National Reforms and aims to enhance local support offerings.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and community support services to expand their operations by partnering with a public authority. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive domestic abuse support, guidance, and counselling services are particularly well-suited to apply. The contractual opportunity to engage in a meaningful social cause while potentially extending service contracts post-evaluation, represents a promising avenue for growth and strategic partnership with Birmingham Children's Trust. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering high-quality training to enhance staff skills are especially encouraged to compete, given the focus on impactful service delivery and measurable family outcomes.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Support

Notice Description

LOT 1: Birmingham Children's Trust (The Trust) is looking to commission a domestic abuse service to support victims, perpetrators and children (pre-birth to 18 years). Domestic abuse is the primary reason for engagement with the Trust, prompting the Trust to seek services that offer direct support to families and provide training to enhance staff skills. The Trust is looking to understand what offer is available for local support within the City. The Provider will support in reducing domestic abuse in Birmingham and will ensure that the needs of children are being met in the home. It is important to demonstrate a readiness to take on the role of lead practitioner in alignment with the Children's Social Care National Reforms. LOT 2: Intensive Family Support: the commissioned service will work with families affected by domestic abuse by providing intensive support to a small number of families (at any one time, the Provider will work with five families only) over a period of up to two years. The expectation is that the Provider will work with the whole family including survivors, perpetrators, children and the wider family support network. The Provider will support in reducing domestic abuse in Birmingham and will ensure that the needs of children are being met in the home. It is important to demonstrate a readiness to take on the role of lead practitioner in alignment with the Children's Social Care National Reforms. The Provider is expected to engage in transparent and collaborative discussions with the Trust to determine the appropriate level of support for each family. The work will be evaluated for impact and outcomes for the family.

Lot Information

Domestic Abuse Support Service

Birmingham Children's Trust (The Trust) is looking to commission a domestic abuse service to support victims, perpetrators and children (pre-birth to 18 years). Domestic abuse is the primary reason for engagement with the Trust, prompting the Trust to seek services that offer direct support to families and provide training to enhance staff skills. The Trust is looking to understand what offer is available for local support within the City. The Provider will support in reducing domestic abuse in Birmingham and will ensure that the needs of children are being met in the home. It is important to demonstrate a readiness to take on the role of lead practitioner in alignment with the Children's Social Care National Reforms.

Renewal: Contract can be extended following review of performance, needs of The Trust and funding.

Domestic Abuse Intensive Family Support

Intensive Family Support: the commissioned service will work with families affected by domestic abuse by providing intensive support to a small number of families (at any one time, the Provider will work with five families only) over a period of up to two years. The expectation is that the Provider will work with the whole family including survivors, perpetrators, children and the wider family support network. The Provider will support in reducing domestic abuse in Birmingham and will ensure that the needs of children are being met in the home. It is important to demonstrate a readiness to take on the role of lead practitioner in alignment with the Children's Social Care National Reforms. The Provider is expected to engage in transparent and collaborative discussions with the Trust to determine the appropriate level of support for each family. The work will be evaluated for impact and outcomes for the family.

Renewal: Contract can be extended following review of performance, needs of The Trust and funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a607
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061384-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B6 4DU
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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