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title: "NCC1372 Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland"
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# NCC1372 Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05249c

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has completed the tendering process for the "Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland" under tender ID NCC1372. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, resulting in a framework agreement that covers four lots: Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland, Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service, Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service, and Counselling Service for Adults of Domestic Abuse. The agreements span from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028 with potential for two 12-month extensions until 2030. Located in Morpeth, Northumberland, UKC21 region, the tender addresses the Health and Social Work Services category, with a significant contract sum across the lots. The service positions were awarded to Harbour Support Services, Acorns (North Tyneside), and Cygnus Support Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services industry to grow, particularly those specializing in domestic abuse reduction and therapeutic services. Large and VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations are well-suited to compete, given the demand for trauma-informed practice across service delivery. The comprehensive nature of this framework suggests potential collaborations and expansion for service providers, as contract agreements span several years with optional extensions. Businesses that focus on providing impactful solutions in reducing domestic abuse incidences and supporting affected individuals will find this procurement arrangement conducive to growth and establishing a significant presence in the community health sector within Northumberland.

## Notice

Service to help reduce the incidents and impact of domestic abuse

### Lot Information

Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland

The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage and provide an accessible, equitable service to victims of domestic abuse and have a trauma informed approach and ensure that trauma informed practice is embedded across the organisation.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions are available

Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service

The Provider will deliver voluntary, non-clinical play therapy and counselling for children and young people from the ages of 4 - 18 who have suffered from domestic abuse. The Provider will also provide outreach support. This work will reduce the impact of trauma and support them to heal from their experiences.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions available

Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service

To work with people both male and female (aged 18 and over) and to operate as a single point of entry for referrals and subsequent delivery for residents of Northumberland or those referred by Northumberland social care. The referrals should be for people who agree to engage and take responsibility and wish to change their abusive behaviour. The service will focus on increasing the safety of partners, children, and family members to reduce the incidents of domestic abuse within these relationships.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions available

Counselling Service for Adults of Domestic Abuse

The Provider will deliver a counselling service to both male and female service users of domestic abuse who require counselling to help overcome the various issues that they have faced during the time when they have experienced the abuse via a trauma informed approach.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022301-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2006 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £872,000 |
| Lots value | £872,000 |
| Awards value | £868,336 |
| Contracts value | £868,336 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACORNS (NORTH TYNESIDE; CYGNUS SUPPORT; HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022301-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 16:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009120-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066375-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 15:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026995-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022301-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009120-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066375-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026995-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cygnussupport.com
- http://www.myharbour.org.uk
- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.acornsproject.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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