The Provision of The Drive Project (Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention)

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "The Provision of The Drive Project (Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention)." This initiative, which falls under the health and social work services category, aims to curb domestic abuse through direct intervention with perpetrators. The project will be executed across regions UKF24 and UKF25 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Key dates to note include a submission deadline on 12th August 2026, an enquiry period ending on 29th July 2026, and the anticipated commencement of the contract on 1st October 2026. This open procedure procurement will accept electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for organisations skilled in providing health and social work services. Businesses with experience in behavioural change initiatives, particularly those involved in domestic violence intervention, will find the project well-suited to their expertise. The Drive Project is uniquely positioned for service providers who can offer a comprehensive approach to addressing high-risk cases of domestic abuse, leveraging both individual case management and multi-agency collaboration. Companies with a focus on victim safety, alongside perpetrator intervention, will find this an advantageous venture, especially those with capabilities to work with both male and female perpetrators aged 16 and over. The process is also open to voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), enhancing the diversity of potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

The Provision of The Drive Project (Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention)

Notice Description

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire would like to partner with a Provider to deliver the Drive Project (domestic abuse perpetrator intervention) across Northamptonshire. The Drive Project is a response to domestic abuse that aims to reduce the number of child and adult victims of domestic abuse by disrupting and changing perpetrator behaviour. It implements a whole-system approach through an intensive individual case management intervention alongside a co-ordinated multi-agency response to drive perpetrators to change their behaviour. The Drive Project focuses on increasing victim safety alongside the crucial protective work of victims' services. The Drive Project focuses on priority high-risk or serial perpetrators, both male and female, aged 16 and over, as this group carries the greatest risk of serious harm and engage poorly in available services. By addressing perpetrators' behaviour Drive targets the root cause of domestic abuse and improves outcomes for victims and children. The key objectives are to: * Reduce the number of serial perpetrators of domestic abuse * Reduce the number of repeat and new victims * Reduce the harm caused to victims and children

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057030-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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