Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service and Behaviour Change

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 11:58

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 10:14

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process for "Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service and Behaviour Change," an initiative aimed at providing community-based support for adult and child survivors, as well as behaviour change support for individuals who cause harm. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Social work and related services" and is located in the United Kingdom's UKK41 region. The award was finalised on 26th March 2026, with the contract having commenced on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2030, with possible extensions up to 2036. This initiative employed a selective procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure within the light touch regime, with an approximate contract value of £8,037,404 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services sector seeking to expand their involvement in public sector projects. Companies specialising in community support, domestic abuse services, or behavioural change programmes would find this contract particularly relevant. Large organisations with the capacity to work collaboratively with Plymouth City Council to secure additional funding and resources will be well-suited to maximise the growth opportunities presented by this service contract. The focus on collaboration and long-term support opens avenues for businesses that emphasise innovation and investment in community health and well-being.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service and Behaviour Change

Notice Description

Lot 2: Community Domestic Abuse and Behaviour Change Service Services - We are commissioning community-based support for adult and child survivors, and behaviour change support for people who cause harm. We recognize the need for additional funding and resources beyond the current budget and are seeking a Supplier(s) who will work collaboratively with us to secure additional investment and expand the service. The initial contract period of 4 years Lot 2 PS3,449,851.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the contract is for 4 years. April 1st, 2026, to March 31st 2030. with 3 additional 2-year increments (4+2+2+2), with an end date subject to extension(s) of 31 March 2036.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058045-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,449,851 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,449,851 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,037,404 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,037,404 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK41 Plymouth

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORWARD OUTCOMES PARTNERSHIPS

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