--- title: "CPH137 - Provision of Domestic Abuse Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05108b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05108b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05108b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05108b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # CPH137 - Provision of Domestic Abuse Support Services Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05108b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05108b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05108b.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council is currently in the tendering stage for the provision of Domestic Abuse Support Services. This procurement seeks to appoint providers to deliver comprehensive support services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse across Derbyshire, excluding Derby City. The services must be accessible, trauma-informed, and focus on improving safety and wellbeing. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is £21,270,516 over its possible full term, starting 1 April 2027, and potentially extending until 31 March 2033. The final date for tender submissions is set for 31 July 2026, with the expectation that contracts will be awarded by 13 October 2026. This initiative aims to provide a cohesive service model involving community and accommodation-based support. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sectors, particularly those with capabilities in holistic support service delivery and domestic abuse interventions. It is particularly well-suited to SMEs and VCSEs that can form consortia or act as sole providers capable of implementing a coordinated service model across the county. The focus on trauma-informed care and the integration of children's services within the support model further enriches the appeal for organisations with specific expertise in working with diverse populations affected by domestic abuse. With the scope for service coverage across multiple districts and potential adjustment for local government reorganisation, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and adaptability will find this tender particularly attractive for growth and market expansion. ## Notice Derbyshire County Council is seeking to appoint a provider (or providers) to deliver high-quality, effective domestic abuse support services for victims and survivors of all ages and genders across assessed levels of risk. Services must be accessible, trauma-informed and focus on improving the safety, wellbeing and long-term of individuals affected by domestic abuse. The service will include a single point of access available to victims, professionals and families, delivered through a dedicated domestic abuse helpline and supporting online presence. Provision will cover the eight district and boroughs of Derbyshire County, which excludes Derby City. The Derbyshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) works in partnership with the Council to commission support services will provide a financial contribution to this contract. The Council and the OPCC require a cohesive service capable of delivering both emotional and practical support, in community settings and within accommodation based services, including refuge provision. Support for children and families experiencing or impacted by domestic abuse must be an integral component of the service delivery model. A minimum of 20% of the total contract value is required to be allocated to service supporting children and young people (defined as individuals up to their 18th birthday). The Council welcomes bids from consortia (with a lead provider) or sole providers who can demonstrate the capability to deliver a coordinated, countywide service model across the full geographic area (excluding Derby City). The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of three (3) years to 31 March 2030, with the option to extend for a further three periods of 12 months (3 + 1 + 1 + 1). A mobilisation period will apply prior to service commencement. The minimum contract value is PS3,545,086 per annum, giving an estimated total value of PS21,270,516 over the full term including extensions. Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), anticipated to take place in April 2028. In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor Council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new Council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions. Ahead of these changes, discussions with Derby City and District and Borough representatives are ongoing and there is a shared commitment to work together to align future domestic abuse provision as much as practicable. The Authority reserves the right to modify the Contract during its term where: * additional funding becomes available to the Authority from any source; * demand for the Services exceeds forecast, anticipated or historic service levels; * the Authority requires additional resources, capacity or service provision to improve outcomes for service users; * the Authority identifies emerging needs, opportunities for service improvement, or wishes to develop, test, pilot, evaluate or implement alternative approaches to the delivery of the Services; * exceptional, unforeseeable and evidenced cost pressures materially affect service delivery and are demonstrated through open-book accounting; or * underspend, unspent grant funding, over-recovery of costs or other surplus funding is identified. Modifications may include increases or decreases in service volumes, capacity, staffing, service delivery models, interventions, activities, locations, reporting requirements or other aspects of service delivery necessary to support the continued provision and improvement of the Services. The financial value of any such modification cannot be determined at the commencement of the procurement because it is dependent upon future funding allocations, service demand, operational requirements, service development opportunities and other circumstances which are not known to the Authority at the time of publication. Any such modification shall be limited to services that are within the scope of, directly related to, ancillary to, or of the same nature as the Services described in the Specification, shall be supported by appropriate evidence, and shall not alter the overall nature of the Contract. The Authority also reserves the right to undertake annual reviews of contract rates linked to changes in the All-Items Consumer Prices Index (CPI), subject to the Authority's approval and the terms of the Contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The service will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial period of 3 (three) years to 31 March 2030 with the option to extend for a further three 12-month periods (3+1+1+1). ### Planning Information ***PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT SHARING OF SPECIFICATION**** We are seeking market feedback on a draft specification for the provision of Domestic Abuse Services. We would welcome your review of the attached specification and invite you to provide feedback by exception only. Please highlight: • Any elements of the specification that may be challenging to deliver • Any aspects that may present difficulties within the proposed financial envelope Please submit any comments by Friday 12th June 2026 via email to: ASCH.publichealth.commissioning@derbyshire.gov.uk. Tender Information Session We will be holding an Information Session on 16 June at 11:00am, providing an opportunity to discuss the procurement approach at a high level. If you wish to attend, please provide the email address(es) of attendees so that a Microsoft Teams invitation can be issued, to ASCH.publichealth.commissioning@derbyshire.gov.uk. Clarification Queries Please note that clarification questions will not be accepted at this stage. There will be a full opportunity to submit clarification questions once the tender is formally launched, and this will be managed through the appropriate procurement process. The specification is a draft and subject to change. The Authority intends to publish the tender early July 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062045-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 2029-03-31 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,270,516 | | Lots value | £21,270,516 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 08:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062045-2026 - 2 Jun 2026 at 15:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052030-2026 - 1 Jun 2026 at 12:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051382-2026 - 29 Apr 2026 at 09:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039036-2026 - 10 Feb 2026 at 08:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011622-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 13:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009462-2026 - 3 Dec 2025 at 15:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079449-2025 - 12 May 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020345-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062045-2026 2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052030-2026 2nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051382-2026 1st June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039036-2026 29th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011622-2026 10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009462-2026 3rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079449-2025 3rd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020345-2025 12th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f9147a13-cb6f-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx - https://www.eastmidstenders.org - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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