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08 Jul 2026 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of The Drive Project" is initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This tender, currently in the 'tender' stage, focuses on health and social work services, including counselling and rehabilitation, in the UK regions of UKF24 and UKF25. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions is 12th August 2026 and enquiries can be made until 29th July 2026. The contract, estimated at £761,851.20 gross, follows an open procedure, facilitating a transparent competitive bidding environment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, and community services. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality technical and social value services will find this project aligns well with their expertise, particularly those with experience managing complex, multi-agency interventions like the Drive Project. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, offering a potential for long-term partnerships and sector growth, with the contract covering a full year and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The focus on reducing domestic abuse through systematic interventions offers a profound societal impact, enhancing your portfolio and corporate social responsibility credentials.

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Notice Title

Provision of The Drive Project

Notice Description

The Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is seeking to commission a specialist provider to deliver the DRIVE Project. 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 service has been developed to knit together existing services, complementing and enhancing existing interventions. PME was not undertaken as part of this procurement as The Drive Project is a national project with a pre-determined specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064409-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£634,876 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£634,876 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

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