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title: "Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Service (High-Risk) - AWARD"
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# Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Service (High-Risk) - AWARD

Buyer: DORSET POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88b9356c-bad8-47f3-9005-24fef1315972

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset has completed the procurement of Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services aimed at supporting high-risk victims of domestic abuse across Dorset, including adults, children, and young people. Dorset Police acted as the buyer, awarding the contract to Victim Support after an open procurement procedure. This contract, part of broader community service initiatives, will commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2030, encompassing critical intervention processes such as victim identification and multi-agency collaboration. It is aligned with providing considerable support through the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and High Harm Perpetrator Panel engagements.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in domestic abuse intervention and support strategies. While the contract was awarded to Victim Support, organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive support networks for victims and working collaboratively with statutory agencies might find future opportunities in similar tenders. This procurement prioritises a service capable of delivering a robust system response to domestic abuse, emphasizing the potential for innovation in approaches to victim and perpetrator management.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is looking to source a Supplier to deliver Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Services for High-Risk victims of domestic abuse across Dorset. The services will be predominantly for adults but will also provide support for children and young people, in partnership with other agencies. The successful Contractor will be required to work in close partnership with other relevant Services and statutory agencies as part of the system response to Domestic Abuse and to support overall Service delivery. The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage of victims. Providing support to victims and associated victims (i.e. children), supporting the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and High Risk Domestic Abuse (HRDA) process, and post intervention step down or recovery. The service will also engage with local processes surrounding perpetrators of domestic abuse, such as at the High Harm Perpetrator Panel to further support the safeguarding of the victim and to reduce the risk to the victim of future abuse. The service will also deliver the Family Court Pathfinder Programme as listed within the Service Specification. The Commissioner is seeking an organisation that will effectively deliver this contract but also work as a key partner helping improve and develop future approaches to Domestic Abuse.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7641c77-a204-4fd4-907b-9f9d9082bdbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,127,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET POLICE |
| Locality | DORSET |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT2 8DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | West Purbeck |
| Westminster constituency | South Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VICTIM SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7641c77-a204-4fd4-907b-9f9d9082bdbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7641c77-a204-4fd4-907b-9f9d9082bdbc
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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