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COM26048 LGBT+ Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Advocacy Service

Torbay Council

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17 Sep 2026 at 12:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council commissioned a specialist LGBT+ focused domestic abuse and sexual violence advocacy service. The service supports victims and survivors from the LGBT+ community who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence or sexual assault, providing guidance, counselling, welfare support and advocacy. Delivery is across Torbay. This is a public service requirement in the community rather than a construction, supply or residential care contract. The buying organisation is Torbay Council, based in Torquay. The scope combines specialist support for LGBT+ victims with practical advocacy and wider community facility support. Relevant organisations are those able to provide confidential, trauma-informed assistance to LGBT+ people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence, with the specialist knowledge needed to work across Torbay.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. Torbay Council used a direct below-threshold procedure without competition under the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 31 March 2026 and awarded to The Intercom Trust. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a 12-month extension available and a maximum end date of 31 March 2028. Its value is £83,200 gross. The award covers one lot and is an active contract. This outcome indicates that the council selected a specialist provider through a non-competitive route for the LGBT+ domestic abuse and sexual violence advocacy requirement. The published procurement data does not set out a scored evaluation basis.

This requirement shows sustained local demand for specialist LGBT+ support linked to domestic abuse, sexual violence and sexual assault. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in LGBT+ communities, safeguarding and advocacy for people affected by abuse, alongside the ability to provide confidential guidance, counselling and welfare support. Experience of supporting victims through complex services and coordinating with relevant local agencies would be important, as would a trusted community presence across Torbay. The incumbent is identified as a voluntary, community or social enterprise, so organisations with a similar mission-led structure and established capability in specialist community support may be well placed. Providers should be able to deliver a focused, reliable service at council-contract scale rather than general advice alone.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COM26048 LGBT+ Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Delivery of a specialist LGBT+ focussed support and advocacy service for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence and assault from the LGBT+ community across Torbay,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07744e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088173-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Torbay Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Postcode Area
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Intercom Trust

Further Information

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