Planning

Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Behaviour Change Service

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 16:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a specialist domestic abuse perpetrator behaviour change service. This initiative aims to support individuals in altering abusive or controlling behaviours, thereby enhancing safety for victims and families within the Bath region. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 12noon on 12th May 2026. The procurement focuses on health and social work services, operating under a light-touch regime, with anticipated service delivery set to commence from 1st July 2026. The Council seeks to engage suitable organizations through a soft market testing exercise as part of this public authority procurement.

Businesses with expertise in health and social services stand to benefit from participating in this tender, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. This opportunity allows for growth by partnering with local authorities and engaging in a service that provides structured, evidence-based interventions. Organisations familiar with risk management, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with authorities like police, probation, and social care will find this procurement aligned with their practice. Such an engagement could enhance a firm's reputation in delivering impactful social services and foster long-term partnerships with local government stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Behaviour Change Service

Notice Description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to identify suitably qualified organisations that may be interested in being invited to quote for the provision of a specialist domestic abuse perpetrator behaviour change service. The purpose of the service is to reduce harm to victims and children by supporting individuals who are using abusive or controlling behaviour in intimate or family relationships to change their behaviour. The service must focus on early intervention with medium to high risk individuals and contribute to improved safety outcomes for families and communities across Bath & North East Somerset. The successful provider will be required to deliver structured, one to one domestic abuse prevention interventions for people aged 16 and over. The service must operate within a robust safeguarding framework and work closely with Police, Probation, Local Authority Social care (and other) services, MARAC, MAPPA, health services and specialist victim support provision. This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a guarantee of invitation to quote. Its purpose is solely to understand market interest and to identify potentially suitable and eligible suppliers. Submission of an expression of interest does not oblige the Council to invite any organisation to quote, nor does it commit the Council to proceed with a procurement exercise Suppliers responding should demonstrate relevant experience, evidence based practice, strong risk management and inclusive, trauma informed delivery.

Planning Information

Interested parties are encourage to complete the following form to express your interest. Deadline to submit 12noon on Tues 12th May. https://forms.office.com/e/UwXpJ2rn6f

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038839-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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