--- title: "DoJ - Provision of an Advocacy Service for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Abuse" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b6be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b6be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b6be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b6be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" published: "2025-02-18" --- # DoJ - Provision of an Advocacy Service for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Abuse Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b6be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b6be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b6be.json) ## Summary The Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are finalising a contract under an open procedure to appoint service providers for the provision of advocacy services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse. The procurement process, which currently is at the Award stage, involves two lots: Lot 1 for adult services (18 and over) valued at £4,550,000 and Lot 2 for child services (under 18) valued at £3,850,000. The contract period spans 2520 days and commenced on 11th February 2025. This project addresses the critical need for support to victims within the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland, in conjunction with other executive departments and statutory agencies. This framework tender is under the CPV classification 85312310 for Guidance services and involves direct engagement predominantly within the Northern Ireland region (UKN). This procurement presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in support services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, including those with expertise in advocacy and guidance services. Given the nature of the services sought, companies with a strong track record in handling sensitive cases and safeguarding vulnerable groups will be well-suited to compete. This contract allows for business growth through providing consistent support services, with the added option of extending the contract for two additional two-year periods. Furthermore, the structured approach to performance evaluation offers businesses the chance to establish long-term partnerships with government agencies, thereby enhancing their market reputation and service delivery standards. ## Notice The Department of Justice (DoJ) has a range of powers relating to devolved policing and justice functions and is responsible for the legislative and policy framework of, as well as for resourcing, the justice system. It comprises four Directorates - Access to Justice, Safer Communities, Justice Delivery and Reducing Offending - and is responsible for a number of agencies and arm's length bodies which enable it to deliver upon its priorities. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to keep people safe through policing with the community. This involves understanding and responding to the human impact of policing, creating real participation between police and the community - a partnership in which policing reflects and responds to the community's needs and in which the community plays an active part in delivering a solution. Tackling domestic and sexual abuse is a key priority for the Justice Minister, as well as for the Chief Constable of PSNI, much work has already progressed, and continues to be taken forward, at strategic, policy and operational levels, to address these issues in partnership with the other Executive Departments; statutory agencies and community and voluntary sector bodies. DoJ, in partnership with PSNI, wishes to appoint a service provider(s) to deliver revised Northern Ireland-wide advocacy services for qualifying victims of domestic and sexual abuse. The current contract is intended to provide a service for all victims of domestic and sexual abuse who are engaging with the criminal justice system, those who are referred by the Rowan Sexual Abuse Referral Centre and for those who have been referred into a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC). ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Adult Service 18 and over The Department of Justice (DoJ) has a range of powers relating to devolved policing and justice functions and is responsible for the legislative and policy framework of, as well as for resourcing, the justice system. It comprises four Directorates - Access to Justice, Safer Communities, Justice Delivery and Reducing Offending - and is responsible for a number of agencies and arm's length bodies which enable it to deliver upon its priorities. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to keep people safe through policing with the community. This involves understanding and responding to the human impact of policing, creating real participation between police and the community - a partnership in which policing reflects and responds to the community's needs and in which the community plays an active part in delivering a solution. Tackling domestic and sexual abuse is a key priority for the Justice Minister, as well as for the Chief Constable of PSNI, much work has already progressed, and continues to be taken forward, at strategic, policy and operational levels, to address these issues in partnership with the other Executive Departments; statutory agencies and community and voluntary sector bodies. DoJ, in partnership with PSNI, wishes to appoint a service provider(s) to deliver revised Northern Ireland-wide advocacy services for qualifying victims of domestic and sexual abuse. The current contract is intended to provide a service for all victims of domestic and sexual abuse who are engaging with the criminal justice system, those who are referred by the Rowan Sexual Abuse Referral Centre and for those who have been referred into a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC). Options: Extension periods - 2 x 2 years Lot 2 - Child Service under 18 The Department of Justice (DoJ) has a range of powers relating to devolved policing and justice functions and is responsible for the legislative and policy framework of, as well as for resourcing, the justice system. It comprises four Directorates - Access to Justice, Safer Communities, Justice Delivery and Reducing Offending - and is responsible for a number of agencies and arm's length bodies which enable it to deliver upon its priorities. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to keep people safe through policing with the community. This involves understanding and responding to the human impact of policing, creating real participation between police and the community - a partnership in which policing reflects and responds to the community's needs and in which the community plays an active part in delivering a solution. Tackling domestic and sexual abuse is a key priority for the Justice Minister, as well as for the Chief Constable of PSNI, much work has already progressed, and continues to be taken forward, at strategic, policy and operational levels, to address these issues in partnership with the other Executive Departments; statutory agencies and community and voluntary sector bodies. DoJ, in partnership with PSNI, wishes to appoint a service provider(s) to deliver revised Northern Ireland-wide advocacy services for qualifying victims of domestic and sexual abuse. The current contract is intended to provide a service for all victims of domestic and sexual abuse who are engaging with the criminal justice system, those who are referred by the Rowan Sexual Abuse Referral Centre and for those who have been referred into a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC). Options: Extension periods - 2 x 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005597-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,400,000 | | Lots value | £8,400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | | Additional buyers | POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT3 9ED | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INFORMATION WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005597-2025 - 15 Nov 2024 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036982-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement - https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/ - https://www.psni.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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