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Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has recently completed the awarding stage for a contract titled "Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews" under the public services category. This procurement process was initiated to appoint independent chairs for two Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews, addressing complex cases involving suspected suicide and homicide. The contract, under the special regime of light touch, divides the procurement into two lots with an estimated value of up to £12,000 per lot. The contracting authority is a sub-central government entity located in Plymouth, UK, with a contract duration from September 2025 to September 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in social work and risk management services. The limited competition procurement method allows skilled enterprises to leverage their expertise in handling sensitive cases related to domestic abuse and associated social issues. Businesses such as Davis & Associates Consultancy Ltd and Foundry Risk Management Consultancy Ltd, which demonstrate capability and experience in dealing with such complex reviews, are ideal contenders for these kinds of public contracts. Success in such contracts not only leads to direct financial benefits but also enhances the business's reputation and potential for future tenders in similar domains.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews

Notice Description

In 2025, two Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDR) referrals have been accepted by Safer Plymouth, the Community Safety Partnership (CSP). It is necessary for Plymouth City Council (PCC), on behalf of the CSP, to seek experienced DARDR Chairs to independently conduct these reviews. Two of these reviews are related to suicide and one a homicide. PEO/24149 - Lot 1 (DARDRPLY013): Relevant factors for this case: Suspected suicide, poly-victimisation, alcohol misuse, mental Health and child removal. PEO/24150 - Lot 2 (DARDRPLY014): Relevant factors for this case: Homicide, stalking and post-separation abuse. Estimated total value: Up to PS12,000 per Lot Information about lots: * This contract is divided into lots: Yes * Tenders may be submitted for all lots * Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2 Award criteria: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents Duration of the contract: 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061593-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Lawrence
Contact Email
jointcommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CENTRE FOR SAFER SOCIETY (TRADING NAME OF DAVIS & ASSOCIATES CONSULTANCY

FOUNDRY RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

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