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PlanningUpdate

20 Jul 2026 at 15:44

Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham is currently in the market engagement phase of a procurement process titled "The Drive Project Market Engagement". This initiative, aimed at County Durham and Darlington, seeks to address domestic abuse by altering perpetrator behaviour. The procuring entity, BlueLight Commercial, is overseeing this project, which falls under the health and social work services category. The engagement is taking place in the UK, with interested suppliers invited to register on the Durham Police e-tendering platform by 30th July 2026. The contract is planned to run from 1st November 2026 to 30th April 2028.

The Drive Project presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in community action, rehabilitation, counselling, and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive for these entities. Engaging in this tender could not only bolster business growth but also contribute to meaningful social change, making it an attractive opportunity for organisations dedicated to social impact and community development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Drive Project Market Engagement

Notice Description

We are inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of the Drive Project for County Durham and Darlington, commissioned by the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). 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. Interested organisations are requested to complete the short survey via the link below: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WO3FIM/ Please submit responses no later than 14:00 on Thursday 30th July. Participation in this market engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to any future procurement process.

Planning Information

Please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home to register on the Durham Police e-tendering platform. Once registered, please navigate to Portals in the top right of the screen and log in to Durham Police Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cebe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068432-2026
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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