Planning

Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 14:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse" is currently in the planning stage, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk. This tender is a part of the initiative by Norfolk Constabulary and is focused on establishing a victim-focused forensic response model, potentially emulating the successful pilot operation by Durham Constabulary. The procurement is categorised under health and community services and targets a market engagement to determine the level of interest and capability in delivering this service. The deadline for initial market engagement is scheduled for 31 July 2026, with additional engagement activities to be announced. The services will be provisioned in the United Kingdom, specifically in Norfolk, with potential service delivery commencing on 4 January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in forensic and medical examination services geared towards supporting victims of domestic abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as their participation aligns with the project's suitability criteria. The procurement process aims to develop a robust delivery model that will enhance victim care and support early investigative processes. Additionally, businesses have an opportunity to provide input into the structure and scope of the procurement, potentially shaping a service model that leverages their specialised capabilities and innovative approaches in forensic medical practice. Given the indicative estimated contract value of £60,000 to £72,000, this tender can significantly contribute to business growth and development within this niche sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

7F Commercial Services is undertaking a soft market assessment on behalf of Norfolk Constabulary, to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a victim-focus forensic response model. Operation Nightingale is a victim focused forensic response model, piloted successfully by Durham Constabulary and proposed for implementation as a 24/7 Norfolk pilot. The model ensures that any victim aged 18 or over who sustains injuries during a domestic abuse offence has rapid access to a Forensic Medical Practitioner (FMP). This provides timely, high quality forensic evidence, improved victim care, and strengthens early investigative and charging decisions. The estimated value set out in this notice is indicative only and has been included for transparency purposes. It is based on initial assumptions and does not represent a fixed or final budget. The Contracting Authority is seeking to better understand current market capabilities, delivery models, and appropriate commercial approaches for the services in scope. Accordingly, the Authority welcomes engagement with the market to help inform the final structure, scope, and value of the procurement. Information gathered through this process may influence: * The final contract value and pricing mechanism * The delivery model * The route to market and procurement procedure The Authority intends to use market insight to ensure the service is contracted in a way that achieves best value and aligns with market capability and innovation. The Authority may undertake further preliminary market engagement prior to commencement of the procurement process. Details will be published in due course. This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Planning Information

Should there be sufficient market interest, further in‑person market engagement events will be communicated via our portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044979-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2028 6-12 months
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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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