This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jul 2026 at 10:21

PlanningUpdate

24 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The ongoing tender titled "Child Focused Courts: Lancashire IDVA Support Service" is spearheaded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire. This procurement seeks a supplier for domestic abuse support services as part of the innovative Child Focus Courts system. With a substantial contract value of GBP 1,228,863.96, the tender falls under the services category, incorporating health and social work services. Procurement follows an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions in English, and carries key dates such as the submission deadline on 28 August 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 17 August 2026. The procurement stage is currently active, transitioning from planning to tender.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social services to expand their portfolios and contribute to an important public service initiative. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, offering innovative approaches to domestic abuse support. Given the tender’s emphasis on quality (80% of the evaluation criteria), businesses focusing on delivering superior quality services will find a competitive advantage. Additionally, the potential contract extensions through to 2030 present further growth prospects for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Child Focused Courts: Lancashire IDVA Support Service

Notice Description

Child Focus Courts represent a complete reform of the family courts system, adopting an investigative and problem-solving approach to improve the experience of family courts for children and bring in additional domestic abuse support for victims. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire is looking to procure a supplier to deliver the domestic abuse support for victims to support this model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: +1 year to 31 March 2029, +1 year to 31 March 2030 (Subject to confirmation of funding & future commissioning arrangements following expected PCC changes).

Planning Information

The Office will be hosting a Market Engagement Event on Wednesday 22nd July from 10-11am for interested suppliers. The event will cover; - Instructions for applying using InTend portal. - High-level overview of finalised service specification - Indicative budget – subject to final approval - Timeline for the process, including the tender opening date, clarification questions window and tender deadline. The event will be hosted via MS Teams, to book a place on the event contact commissioningandprocurement@lancashire-pcc.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071600-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,024,053 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,024,053 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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