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

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Oct 2026 at 13:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Oct 2026 at 12:44

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a delivery partner to provide an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) support service for Child Focused Courts across South Yorkshire. The service is part of a model for private-law children cases, intended to improve outcomes for children and families, especially people affected by domestic abuse. Through a funded referral pathway, Cafcass or local authorities can refer victims to specialist agencies. IDVAs are expected to assess risk and provide tailored support to victims. The work is social services, focused on specialist domestic abuse support linked to family court proceedings. Delivery is across South Yorkshire.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline was 24 November 2026 at 12:00 noon, with award scheduled by 16 December 2026. The contract period is 18 January 2027 to 1 April 2028, with up to three 12-month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and available funding; the maximum extent is 1 April 2031. The estimated value is £1,104,590 excluding VAT (£1,325,508 including VAT). There is one lot. Evaluation is weighted 90% for quality and 10% for social value. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Bids may be submitted in English electronically through the buyer’s tender portal.

This opportunity is suited to specialist domestic abuse support providers able to deliver IDVA services across South Yorkshire and work within the Child Focused Courts referral pathway. Relevant capability includes expert risk assessment and tailored support for adult and child victims, with the ability to engage effectively with children and families involved in private-law children cases. Suppliers should be equipped to work with referrals from Cafcass or local authorities and contribute to a court model focused on early identification of risk and improved outcomes. The service is evaluated predominantly on quality, with a separate social value component, so bidders should be prepared to demonstrate both the strength of their delivery approach and its wider social contribution. The lot is expressly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Overview South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a delivery partner for the provision of a Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service across South Yorkshire. 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 to provide expert risk assessment and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 3 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103223-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,104,590 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,104,590 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2027 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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