This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 15:53

Tender

27 May 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company has completed a procurement process for Domestic Abuse Support Services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and falls under the social services industry category. The project aims to provide essential support to families affected by domestic abuse within the Birmingham area, through Early Help and Family Hubs. This process included key deadlines such as a tender submission deadline on 15th June 2026, and has progressed to the contract award stage, with the contract starting on 1st October 2026. The contract will run for three years with potential extensions. The total contract value is noted as £779,313.12, awarded to the supplier Victim Support, a large organisation based in Cardiff.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the social services sector, particularly those with experience in tackling domestic abuse and delivering community-based support programs. Companies specialising in social value and quality services would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities, especially considering the relevant weight given to these criteria. With the contract's focus on early intervention and community engagement, businesses aiming to contribute to social welfare in vulnerable communities could find long-term growth and impact through participation in such initiatives. Moreover, the use of an open procurement method implies a competitive and transparent bidding process, offering equal opportunity for appropriately equipped firms to participate.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068436-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£649,427 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTIM SUPPORT

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