--- title: "Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR SUFFOLK" published: "2025-04-28" --- # Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-RFI Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR SUFFOLK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f13f97a7-b07b-4851-8533-702c192c1220.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-RFI" is being conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk. This initiative is in the planning stage, as of 28 April 2025, with the engagement phase set to conclude on 16 May 2025. The procurement is targeted at the community health services industry, specifically addressing domestic abuse support services for cases identified as standard risk via police referrals. The location for this service is in the East of England, with postal code IP5 3QS. The potential value of the contract is estimated at £60,000, and the procurement process is initiated through a Request for Information (RFI). Interested parties are advised to engage through the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses that specialise in community health, counselling, and other related support services. The initiative seeks organisations with specialist knowledge and current experience in handling standard risk domestic abuse cases. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability provisions outlined in the tender. Engaging in this procurement process could not only enhance service delivery to vulnerable communities but also enable businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector and establish a stronger presence in the East of England. ## Notice The 7Force Commercial Team is supporting the Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk in identifying interested organisations to deliver a Support Service for Victims of Domestic Abuse assessed as Standard Risk, via Police Referrals. The deadline for submitting responses to this Request for Information (RFI) is 16th May 2025. Prior to further work on commissioning the service, we are requesting information from providers who have the specialist knowledge and relevant current experience required to undertake provision of the service. We would like to understand the current market as the responses will be used to assist us in the development of the specification and the approach to commissioning the service going forward. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5942aed-e542-4889-851d-f56497838b33 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR SUFFOLK | | Locality | MARTLESHAM HEATH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP5 3QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2025 at 15:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5942aed-e542-4889-851d-f56497838b33 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5942aed-e542-4889-851d-f56497838b33 28th April 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://7force.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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