Notice Information
Notice Title
Portsmouth Integrated Domestic Abuse Service
Notice Description
Portsmouth City Council (PCC) is seeking to commission domestic abuse victim services that reflect the strategic priorities outlined in its Commissioning Framework. This tender opportunity will invite experienced and qualified providers to deliver services that prevent abuse, protect victims, promote recovery, and engage with individuals who use harmful behaviours. The commissioning approach is rooted in survivor insight, local needs assessments, and statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Safe Accommodation Duty. We recognise the experience and innovation that suppliers can bring to these services. As such PCC would welcome your organisation's market information, which will be used to enable PCC to draw up a high-quality specification that meets the needs of domestic abuse services and its clients. As part of this consultation there is a questionnaire for providers to complete which will help us in deciding our future commissioning models. We welcome any feedback from interested parties. Providers are encouraged to complete as many of the questions within the questionnaire as possible.
Planning Information
Portsmouth City Council (PCC) is seeking to commission domestic abuse victim services that reflect the strategic priorities outlined in its Commissioning Framework. This tender opportunity will invite experienced and qualified providers to deliver services that prevent abuse, protect victims, promote recovery, and engage with individuals who use harmful behaviours. The commissioning approach is rooted in survivor insight, local needs assessments, and statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Safe Accommodation Duty. We recognise the experience and innovation that suppliers can bring to these services. As such PCC would welcome your organisation's market information, which will be used to enable PCC to draw up a high-quality specification that meets the needs of domestic abuse services and its clients. As part of this consultation there is a questionnaire for providers to complete which will help us in deciding our future commissioning models. We welcome any feedback from interested parties. Providers are encouraged to complete as many of the questions within the questionnaire as possible. Please return the PME Questionnaire using the Intend Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home) correspondence function by 6th March 2026, 23:59. Portsmouth City Council reserve the right to hold further discussions with suppliers that can demonstrate relevant experience and capability.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-065333
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013118-2026
- 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
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
85 - Health and social work services
-
- CPV Codes
85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
85312310 - Guidance services
85312320 - Counselling services
85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
85320000 - Social services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jun 20264 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
- PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- PORTSMOUTH
- Postcode
- PO1 2AL
- Post Town
- Portsmouth
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ31 Portsmouth
- Delivery Location
- TLJ31 Portsmouth
-
- Local Authority
- Portsmouth
- Electoral Ward
- Charles Dickens
- Westminster Constituency
- Portsmouth South
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013118-2026
12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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