Tender

Domestic Abuse Support Services

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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Tender

27 May 2026 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company is overseeing a procurement process titled "Domestic Abuse Support Services," which falls under the industry category of social services. This procurement seeks to provide early help support for families affected by domestic abuse via Early Help and Family Hubs in Birmingham, UK. The tender is in its active stage, with significant dates including the submission deadline on 15th June 2026 and the contract commencement on 1st October 2026. The contract is set for a minimum of three years with a potential extension for up to five years, depending on performance and funding. An open procedure is employed for this procurement, and the Trust is utilising its e-tendering system for submissions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in family and community support services. It is ideal for organisations capable of providing comprehensive care and recovery programmes for families and children impacted by domestic abuse. With a contract value of approximately £3.25 million, there's a significant financial opportunity for enterprises to expand their influence in the public sector. Businesses with a focus on delivering high-quality services and social value, as evidenced by the tender award criteria, stand a good chance of success in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Support Services

Notice Description

The aim of this tender is to ensure that families who are affected by domestic abuse are able to access support at the earliest opportunity through Early Help and Family Hubs in their local community. We want to prevent families living with domestic abuse and the harm it causes to the non abusive parent and their children in order to ensure children and young people are able to be safe, happy and healthy and prevent costly statutory involvement. Success will mean significant progress towards these outcomes: * healthy, happy, resilient children living in families free from domestic abuse. * the non-abusive parent and their children are supported to recover from the harm that domestic abuse causes. * The non-abusive parent is supported to care for their children * children able to attend, learn and achieve at school. * young people ready for and contributing to adult life. * children and young people safe from harm. * a safe and stable home for the family. * a reduction in contacts and referrals to Birmingham Children's Trust. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 (1 + 1) years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The Trust will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 15th June 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the option to extend for a further 2 (1 + 1) years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049906-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 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
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B6 4DU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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