Planning

SOL Community Domestic Abuse Service for Children and Young People PME

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the delivery of a Community Domestic Abuse Service aimed at supporting Children and Young People (CYP) in Solihull. As part of this process, they are conducting a pre-market engagement exercise, with responses required by 25 June 2026. The procurement is focused on health and social work services, specifically within the UKG32 region in the United Kingdom. The project is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2027 and conclude by 31 July 2030, with possible extensions until 2032. The procurement method involves a light-touch regime, encouraging participation from SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in supporting young victims of domestic abuse. Suppliers can contribute to shaping the service model to align with statutory requirements and regional needs. The pre-market engagement phase allows potential bidders to influence decision-making, indicating a dynamic procurement environment that values provider input. Companies with innovative approaches to community and social services, especially those focusing on the welfare of children and young people, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL Community Domestic Abuse Service for Children and Young People PME

Notice Description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to understand provider interest and gather insight into the most effective model for delivering a Community Domestic Abuse Service for Children and Young People (CYP) in Solihull.

Planning Information

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to understand provider interest and gather insight into the most effective model for delivering a Community Domestic Abuse Service for Children and Young People (CYP) in Solihull. The Council is seeking feedback from specialist organisations with experience in supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse. The purpose of this engagement is to help shape a revised service model ahead of recommissioning, ensuring alignment with statutory duties, emerging evidence, and the needs of families in Solihull. Providers are asked to complete the Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire and submit via Atamis by 5pm on 25 June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053539-2026
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£402,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
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
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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