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Domestic Abuse Specialist

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

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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 has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a "Domestic Abuse Specialist" to assist their call handlers. This contract falls under the public undertakings category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. Located in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, the procurement utilised a direct award method due to the comprehensive and financially acceptable proposal received from the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales. The contract, valued at £138,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and run through 30th June 2027, with potential extensions of up to two further years. Key dates include a future signature milestone set for 20th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in domestic abuse prevention and response. Organisations with competencies in providing specialised support and training for police services will find this contract beneficial for growth. The procurement process leans towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), exemplified by the successful award to the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales, a local SME. The opportunity to renew this contract further enhances its attractiveness for businesses aiming to establish a long-term partnership with the North Wales Police.

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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/033288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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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

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