Tender

Domestic Abuse Intensive Family Support

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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07 Nov 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company is actively conducting a tender process for a project titled "Domestic Abuse Intensive Family Support," which focuses on health and social work services, specifically addressing domestic abuse in Birmingham. The procurement process employs a competitive flexible procedure and is open to interested suppliers, with the contract valued at £200,000 excluding VAT. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submission deadlines set for noon on 3rd December 2025. The contract is anticipated to start on 2nd February 2026 and last for up to two years, initially, with a possibility of extension based on performance and funding. Prospective suppliers must register with the Birmingham City Council’s e-tendering system to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social welfare and family support services to expand their operations and impact. Companies with expertise in delivering intensive support services to families and adept at collaborating with government entities will find this project particularly suitable. The initiative not only provides a chance to contribute to community welfare by addressing domestic abuse but also to establish a foothold in a vital sector supported by government funding. With performance and quality as key award criteria, businesses focused on high-standard service delivery and those proficient in managing complex social work interactions are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Intensive Family Support

Notice Description

Domestic abuse is a serious issue, both nationally and locally. The complex nature of domestic abuse and the associated harm and inequalities it creates - including mental and physical ill health, homelessness and unemployment - has a drastic, negative and long-lasting impact upon the safety, health and wider life chances of families. The Trust's vision is to build a Trust that provides excellent social work and family support for and with the city's most vulnerable children, young people and families. The commissioned service will work with between 5 and 10 families affected by domestic abuse by providing intensive support 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. Families will be identified during mobilisation and, once consent has been sought, information will be shared with the successful Provider within the first week of the contract. It is expected that the Provider will review the shared information around suitability and work will begin with families within the third week of the contract. The Provider is expected to engage in transparent and collaborative discussions with the Trust to determine the appropriate level of support for each family. Should it be assessed that a family does not require intensive intervention and the service is therefore deemed unsuitable, the Provider will promptly commence work with a new family. The work will be evaluated for impact and outcomes for the family. Service activity * work with families identified by the Trust * provide intensive support to families for up to two years (minimum of one session per week initially (the ongoing level of appropriate contact can be discussed with the social worker) and become the lead professional for the family at the appropriate time * provide weekly written progress updates to the allocated social worker and attend and actively participate in Child In Need (CIN) / Child Protection (CP) / core group meetings where appropriate /multi-disciplinary case supervision * evidence how risk is assessed and managed in safety planning throughout the duration of involvement with the family * escalate immediate safety concerns to the allocated social worker * refer to other specialist services where appropriate * provide comprehensive exit strategies to families at the point of closure * provide support to families in stepping down to universal services * support in the prevention of non-family care arrangements This service is a pilot, and the duration of the contract will initially be two years with the potential to extend for two years (1 + 1), beginning 2nd February 2026. The contract will be reviewed on an annual basis with a break clause after January 2027, and each subsequent year; with the continuation of the contract based on funding availability and performance. A Planned Procurement Notice was published on 01 October 2025 (Publication reference: 2025/S 000-061384) The Trust will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 3rd December 2025 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072049-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

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