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Domestic Abuse Service and Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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18 Nov 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Domestic Abuse Service and Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme, classified under the social services category. This open procedure is initiated under the Procurement Act 2023 to provide support for victims of domestic abuse and implement a local strategy as per the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The procurement is divided into two lots: a Domestic Abuse Specialist Support Service with a budget of £878,340 for a 2-year, 10-month contract with potential extensions, and a Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme valued at £181,810 for 1 year and 10 months. Tender submissions are due by 7th January 2026, with enquiries closing on 22nd December 2025. Both contracts are scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026 in Telford, Shropshire, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering high-quality social services and training programs. Businesses specialising in guidance, counselling, and welfare services outside residential institutions may find this tender particularly suitable. The focus on service delivery, quality, and social value in the award criteria allows innovative service providers to showcase their expertise and create strong community impacts. Engaging in this procurement process could help businesses expand into new service areas and establish themselves as key players in support and behaviour change services for domestic abuse situations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Service and Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme

Notice Description

Telford & Wrekin Council are inviting the market to tender for the provision of support for victims of domestic abuse and their children under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, specifically giving effect to the local strategy for the provision of support through commissioning decisions. Service and procurement These services will be procured under the Procurement Act 2023 using an Open Process. The service procurement is a two-lot process: Lot 1 Domestic Abuse Specialist Support Service Lot 2 Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme Domestic Abuse Specialist Support Service Aims The aims of the service are to ensure that everyone who is affected by domestic abuse in the Borough can access the help and support they need, when they need it, and to reduce the incidence of domestic abuse in our communities. Requirements of the service - Single Point of contact, Specialist Support for Victims/Survivors & Families, and Specialist Support for Children & Young people 2 year, 10 month contract for DA Specialist Support Service = PS878,340 1 + 1 extension Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme Aims This service is for community-based services for perpetrators of domestic abuse, to increase victim safety, protect and safeguard children, and reduce perpetrator recidivism. Requirements of the service - Low - medium risk perpetrator behaviour change programme, training, support and supervision for professionals 1 year, 10 month Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme = PS181,810 dependent upon funding extension if available then 1+1 extension

Lot Information

Domestic Abuse Service

The aims of the service are to ensure that everyone who is affected by domestic abuse can access the help and support they need, when they need it, and to reduce the incidence of domestic abuse in our communities. Requirements of the service - Single Point of contact, Specialist Support for Victims/Survivors & Families, and Specialist Support for Children & Young people

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Perpetrator Behaviour Change programme

To increase victim safety, protect and safeguard children, and reduce perpetrator recidivism, by: * Holding perpetrators to account for their abusive behaviour * Challenging resistance and motivation to change * Enabling perpetrators to embed responsibility and accountability, and apply strategies to eliminate further abuse * Supporting professionals and partners working with perpetrators

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074614-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,150 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,060,150 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marketsustainability@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

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