Domestic Abuse Specialist

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE

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12 May 2026 at 11:31

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13 Apr 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police & North Wales Police awarded a contract titled "Domestic Abuse Specialist" to the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales. This direct award contract, completed under the public undertaking procurement method, pertains to the provision of services within the health and social work sector. The procurement process aimed to appoint a supplier who could assist North Wales Police's call handlers with domestic abuse cases. The contract, set to begin on 1st June 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2027 with possible extensions until 2029, focuses on the UKL region, highlighting its vital role in addressing community safety concerns. The award was confirmed on 4th May 2026, with an impending standstill period ending on 21st May 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on providing specialised health and social work services. The direct procurement method underscored the critical need for a vendor with highly comprehensive and financially viable solutions, a niche area where SMEs can thrive by offering tailored, expert support in tackling domestic abuse issues. Organisations with a mission in public service or operating as social enterprises would find this contract aligns with their strategic capabilities and social impact objectives, leveraging their expertise to serve the community while growing their business in the region.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Specialist

Notice Description

Appointment of a supplier to provide a Domestic Abuse Specialist to assist North Wales Police's call handlers.

Procurement Information

Three quotes were requested. Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales provided the most comprehensive and financially acceptable response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06810a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043399-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY, NORTH WALES
Postcode
LL29 8AW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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