'CHILD FOCUSED COURTS: INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISER (IDVA) SUPPORT SERVICE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Tender

29 Jul 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, seeks proposals for the provision of an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service in child-focused courts. This initiative, under the title "Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser Support Service," aims to enhance private law children cases by improving outcomes for children and families impacted by domestic abuse. The procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification within the legal services industry, focusing on the UKC region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th August 2026, final inquiries accepted until 17th August 2026, and potential awarding by 4th September 2026. The open procedure procurement method allows for wide participation in an above-threshold services contract valued at £820,915.56 gross.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those experienced in providing support services for domestic abuse cases and capable of engaging with child welfare. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the tender suitability criteria are inclusive of these organisations. The focus on quality, accounting for 60% of the evaluation criteria, alongside price at 40%, offers an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase high-quality service delivery focusing on design and implementation in legislative processes concerning vulnerable groups.

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Notice Title

'CHILD FOCUSED COURTS: INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISER (IDVA) SUPPORT SERVICE

Notice Description

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. Please download the full tender pack from our procurement portal, In-Tend, for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d661
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071673-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£684,096 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£684,096 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

CAFCASS

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND

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

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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