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Cumbria - Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 09:34

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is planning a procurement process titled "Cumbria - Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service". This initiative is aimed at enhancing the experience and outcomes for children and families, especially victims of domestic abuse, within Child Focused Courts. The procurement is planned under an open, below-threshold competition, specifically targeting services in the Health and Social Work industry category. Interested suppliers should note that although this notice is a Planned Procurement Notice, rather than a call for competition, the formal tender notice is expected to be published in early August 2026. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key tender submission deadlines by 1st September 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 17th November 2026 in Cumbria, UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, adept at providing specialist support services for victims of domestic abuse, to enter or expand their presence in the public sector. With a net value of approximately £167,000 and options for contract renewal subject to funding and performance conditions, this tender is suited to organisations that can provide expert risk assessment and bespoke support services. Businesses interested in participating must preregister on the In-Tend Bluelight E-tender portal. Being shortlisted for this tender can be a strategic move for firms looking to enhance their portfolio in publicly funded social service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumbria - Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service

Notice Description

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is intending to procure a supplier to deliver Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service within Cumbria. Child Focused Courts represents significant change to private law children cases. The model aims to improve the experience and outcomes for children and families, particularly adult and child victims of domestic abuse. It focuses on early identification of risk, increased engagement with children and bespoke support for victims, all within a streamlined court process. Within the model, there is a funded pathway for Cafcass or local authorities to refer victims of domestic abuse to specialist agencies for IDVAs provide expert risk assessment and support. The Commissioner is publishing this Planned Procurement Notice to provide the marketplace with earlier notice of this forthcoming tender exercise and to provide a draft copy of the Service Specification for information. It is important to note that this notice is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to preregister on In-Tend Bluelight E-tender portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blpd2/aspx/Home to express an interest in any future advertised tender opportunity once a tender notice is published in early August 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 12- month extension subject to additional grant funding being awarded to the Commissioner & provider performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d081
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069014-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Further Information

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