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# Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service and Behaviour Change

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fdcf

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is undertaking a procurement process for the Plymouth Domestic Abuse and Behaviour Change Services, though recent developments note a tender cancellation as of 3rd October 2025. Initially planned services include Safe Accommodation and Community Domestic Abuse and Behaviour Change Service, with contracts potentially running from 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2030, with possible extensions to 31st March 2036. The procurement, classified under social work and related services, sits within the 'lightTouch' regime and involves a competitive flexible procedure comprising two stages. The services will be located in Plymouth (UKK41) with an initial contract value of approximately £4.045 million GBP. Planning stages for the service included a market engagement event on 22nd April 2025.

The tender offered substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises skilled in social services, community engagement, and behavioural change program delivery. Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) registered on the Supplying the South West portal could find this procurement particularly advantageous. Participants were encouraged to secure additional funding and resources beyond the council's budget, showing a high potential for firms that can augment service delivery with innovative approaches. Although the tender faced cancellation, the associated procurement, once resumed and completed, would offer long-term contractual engagements with significant potential extensions, making it highly appealing to service-oriented businesses in the public sector.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council would like to invite you to provide a tender for Domestic Abuse and Behaviour Change Services. The services will procure in two lots: Lot 1: Safe Accommodation Lot 2: Community Domestic Abuse and Behaviour Change Service We are commissioning safe accommodation and community-based support for adult and child survivors, and behaviour change support for people who cause harm. We recognize the need for additional funding and resources beyond the current budget and identified safe accommodation units and are seeking a Supplier(s) who will work collaboratively with us to secure additional investment and expand the service. The initial contract period of 4 years for Lot 1 PS595,782 and Lot 2 PS3,449,851. To access ITP/ITT and relevant specification, appendices paper work and to submit a tender you will need to register and find the opportunity on Supplying the South West portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

### Lot Information

Safe Accommodation

Safe Accommodation service The initial contract period of 4 years for Lot 1 is PS595,782 Please see specification on Supplying the South West portal

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the contract is for 4 years. April 1st, 2026, to March 31st, 2030, with 3 additional 2-year increments (4+2+2+2), with an end date subject to extension(s) of 31 March 2036.

Community Domestic Abuse and Behaviour Change Service

Community Domestic Abuse and Behaviour Change Service The initial contract period of 4 years for Lot 2 is PS3,449,851. please refer to specification on supplying the southwest portal.

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the contract is for 4 years. April 1st, 2026, to March 31st, 2030, with 3 additional 2-year increments (4+2+2+2), with an end date subject to extension(s) of 31 March 2036.

### Planning Information

Plymouth Domestic Abuse & Behaviour Change Market Event
We would like to engage with the market following on from the Market Warming Event on October 2nd 2024. The discussion will be in relation to the procurement of services for domestic abuse survivors and people who cause harm in Plymouth.
Domestic Abuse & Behaviour Change Services
Plymouth City Council (PCC) are seeking to engage with the provider market who would be interested in providing the Domestic Abuse and Behaviour Change Services.
The services will procured in two lots:
• Lot 1: Safe Accommodation including the Refuge, Dispersed Units & Sanctuary Scheme.
• Lot 2: Community IDVA service including Behaviour Change and MARAC Coordination.
Proposed Contract
The Commissioners intend to re-procure these services with a planned start date of 1 April 2026. Contract period will be for 4 years plus 3 additional 2 year increments (4+2+2+2), with an end date subject to extension(s) of 31 March 2036.
Estimated Annual Contract Value (based on 2025/26): £907,000. subject to confirmation of grant funding.
Event Details
Where: Reception Room, Council House
Date: Tuesday April 22nd 2025
Time: 13.30 to 16.30
How to book a place: please email jointcommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk with the subject field of PDAS & BC Market Event. Places will be restricted to 3 per organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062200-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,045,633 |
| Lots value | £4,045,633 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 13:35 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062200-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 14:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031334-2025
- 7 Apr 2025 at 08:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013286-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062200-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031334-2025
  10th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013286-2025
  7th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  Please register and express an interest in the opportunity to be able to download procurement documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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