Planning

Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, carried out by Oxfordshire County Council for the tender titled "Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service". This project falls under the social work and related services category (CPV: 85300000) and is planned for implementation in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure with a light-touch regime applicable, highlighting its above-threshold nature. The total estimated contract value is £4,200,000 GBP, with a planned contract period from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2031, with potential extensions until 31st March 2033. A future notice is expected to be issued on 27th July 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in providing comprehensive support for domestic abuse cases. The project encompasses risk assessment, safety planning, trauma-informed counselling, and integrative counselling for children and young people, creating avenues for service providers with such specialisations to engage. Businesses classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable for participation, allowing them to leverage their specialised services in partnership with public authorities to deliver impactful support for affected individuals and families, potentially contributing to business growth in these areas.

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Notice Title

Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service

Notice Description

Contract to provide support to people at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse. The Provider must ensure domestic abuse support provision for all individuals and their children affected by domestic abuse and dedicated outreach provisions for people affected by domestic abuse living in the community. The contracted Service includes: - Risk Assessment and Safety planning, assessing need and risk using the Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and Honour based violence Assessment (DASH) risk assessment, and safety planning with Victim-survivors and their families. - Protection of families, Including individuals living with children where there are safeguarding concerns, physical and mental health co-occurring conditions and complex needs ensuring appropriate referrals are made to linked services to improve outcomes. - Delivery of co-ordinated support to individuals, families and children including a trauma informed response to victim-survivors, being responsive to their different needs. - Trauma informed counselling for adults affected by domestic abuse which could be procured in partnership with a specialist agency for dedicated sessions. - Child focussed integrative counselling and play therapy for children and young people which could be procured with a specialist agency for dedicated sessions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a310
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048581-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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