Planning

WCC Market Testing for the provision of Children's Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (CHIDVAs) & Domestic Abuse (DA) Prevention

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 15:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for market testing services related to Children's Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (CHIDVAs) and Domestic Abuse (DA) Prevention. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is set within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKG13 region. The council aims to explore innovative delivery models for supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse, alongside engaging with educational settings to promote healthy relationships. The significant deadline for market testing returns is set for 8th December 2025 at noon, and the procurement process will be conducted via the Council's e-tendering platform. The current contract for these services is anticipated to conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social and community services to contribute to the vital area of domestic abuse support and prevention for young people. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate, given the procurement's light-touch regime and suitability for these types of organisations. By engaging in this process, companies can expand their portfolios, enhance community impact, and foster long-term partnerships with local government bodies. This initiative offers an avenue to innovate within public service provision and to potentially influence future models of care and support in the domestic abuse sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC Market Testing for the provision of Children's Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (CHIDVAs) & Domestic Abuse (DA) Prevention

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) currently commissions a Warwickshire Domestic Violence and Abuse (WDVA) Accommodation and Support Service. This service includes dedicated support for children and young people (CYP) affected by domestic abuse. CYP residing in refuge accommodation or dispersed safe accommodation receive support from Children's Support Workers, while those living in the community are supported by Children's Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (CHIDVAs). The service is available to all CYP who are victim-survivors of domestic abuse, regardless of when the abuse occurred. The current contract is set to end on 30th September 2026. We are seeking to explore innovative ways of delivering the model that will best meet the needs of CYP victim-survivors. We are also keen to explore options for engaging with schools and CYP settings to deliver a prevention offer focusing on healthy relationships and consent. PLEASE NOTE that this market testing exercise is only for the CHIDVA community support model and does not include support already provided to CYP victim-survivors who are in Refuge accommodation or dispersed safe accommodation.

Planning Information

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (WarwickshireCC) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for the portal is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home Registration and use of our portal is free. When registering you will be re-directed to the In-Tend sell2midlands site. If you already registered and have issues logging in then you may need to re-set your password. You will need to select "Log in to portal" next to Warwickshire County Council. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the portals' correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with the portal please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on In-Tend and log in to our portal to express an interest in this project and to be able to correspond with us about this procurement. The deadline for Market Testing Returns is 8th December 2025 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072128-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work 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 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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