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Domestic Abuse Victim Support Services in Derby City

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE

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Planning

21 Jul 2026 at 13:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Domestic Abuse Victim Support Services in Derby City" is currently in the planning stage, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire in partnership with Derby City Council. This tender aims to commission high-quality domestic abuse support services, encompassing all risk levels, in Derby City. It is classified under health and social work services, with key milestones including a market engagement scheduled to conclude by 17 August 2026. The mobilisation of services will occur in two phases, commencing in April and October 2027. The initial contract period extends until March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032. The tender is primarily for service procurement with an emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it lies above the procurement threshold with opportunities for future renewals.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, counselling, and support for domestic abuse victims. SMEs and VCSEs that can deliver trauma-informed, accessible, and effective support services stand to benefit from engaging with this tender. Participating in this process allows businesses to contribute to the development of well-designed services while potentially securing a long-term contract in Derby City's public sector. By providing innovative solutions and value for money, businesses can assist in shaping service models that effectively meet the needs of domestic abuse victims, thereby fostering both social impact and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Victim Support Services in Derby City

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire (PCC) with Derby City Council are looking to commission a provider/s to deliver high-quality, effective domestic abuse support services for victims and survivors of all ages and genders across all levels of risk (standard, medium and high). Services must be accessible, trauma-informed and work to improve the safety of victims, supporting them to recover and move forward with their lives. Services will cover Derby City only. This service will be mobilised in two phases. Phase 1, the standard/ medium risk service, is expected to mobilise from 1 April 2027. Phase 2, for the high risk IDVA service, is expected to commence from 1 October 2027. The initial contract period will be until March 2029 with a further option of three 12-month extensions. This engagement is being undertaken to explore ideas and seek information through responses from stakeholders to: * Ensure any future services are well designed, effective and safe, delivering value for money and achieving desired outcomes * Explore options for service model delivery * Consider the advantages and disadvantages of two commissioning options * Make the best use of the combined domestic abuse support budget to best meet the needs of victims and survivors Information provided through this engagement will enable the PCC to: * Better understand the solutions, models and services to inform service design and specification development * Explore different delivery options and tender approaches * Determine the most effective way to deliver services to meet the needs of Derby city residents affected by domestic abuse.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107598&TID=100112678&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068727-2026
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

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

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 1-2 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
DE5 3RS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Ripley
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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