Tender

26022 Support for Children Living in DA Households

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 14:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of support services for children aged 5-18 living in or recently vacated domestic abuse households. The project, titled "26022 Support for Children Living in DA Households," falls under the health and social work services category and is based in the UKH12 region, United Kingdom. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with potential bidders required to submit their proposals by 19th June 2026. The open competition procurement method is being used for this below-threshold tender, with services expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and continue through 30th September 2029.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for service providers specialising in child support services, particularly those with expertise in bespoke interventions for young people affected by domestic abuse. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on a child-centred approach and the need for collaborative working with domestic abuse professionals. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for affected young persons, while also offering parent and carer support, thereby potentially expanding their service offerings and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26022 Support for Children Living in DA Households

Notice Description

The aims of this contract are to help provide stability and support for children aged 5 - 18 who are experiencing domestic abuse between their parents and/or carers. The aim is to support children who are currently living in the household or who have recently (3 months) vacated the household in which DA was occurring. The support offered should take a child centred approach, giving a voice to the young person (YP), and should cover a wide range of issues such as emotional impact, coping mechanisms and health relationship work. This is to be delivered in a series of bespoke 1:2:1 intervention which have been tailored in a way to suit the needs of the YP. The second aspect of the support offered is to parents and carers in helping them understand the impacts of DA upon their YP and how they might need to change or respond differently to the needs of their YP. Lastly, where direct support isn't possible, the provider will be required to work with relevant DA professionals to ensure additional support routes may be offered. Examples of this are through training, sharing of resources or additional external support structures. The successful provider will need to work with fellow support professionals to ensure that the young persons needs are being met and their quality of life is improving. Said provider will also be required to act as an advocate for the YP where appropriate through engagement with further professionals. Please note that the service will not be supporting YP where there is domestic abuse within their own intimate/personal relationships or where there is direct sexual abuse/violence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045415-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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