Award

Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service and Behaviour Change

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 10:14

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed the procurement process for the Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service and Behaviour Change initiative, focusing on community-based support for survivors and behaviour change services for individuals who cause harm. Located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, this contract falls under the social work and related services industry, spearheaded by the council's competitive flexible procedure. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, which commenced with the release of the tender notice on 11th December 2025. The award period for the current tender was set to end on 12th December 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, allowing for potential extensions up to ten years. The gross contract value is estimated at £8,037,404, confirming its above-threshold status and opening opportunities for additional funding to enhance services.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses focused on social services to engage in meaningful work that supports vulnerable populations. Companies like Forward Outcomes Partnership Ltd and other large-scale organisations that specialise in social work and community services would find this contract beneficial for growth and collaboration opportunities. The competitive flexible procedure ensures a robust evaluation of quality and social value, making it suitable for both large entities and those capable of delivering innovative solutions in behavioural change and domestic abuse support. Businesses with a vested interest in public service missions, although not explicitly VCSE-focused, can benefit from securing additional investments and service expansions through collaborative efforts with Plymouth City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service and Behaviour Change

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council ('The Authority') would like to invite you to provide a tender for Domestic Abuse & Behaviour Change Services. Lot 2: Community Domestic Abuse & Behaviour Change Service 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082778-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
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
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 PARTNERSHIP

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