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title: "NCC1372 Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland - deadline extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0529f0"
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published: "2025-11-27"
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# NCC1372 Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland - deadline extension

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0529f0

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is actively seeking proposals through an open procurement process that addresses domestic abuse under the Domestic Abuse Act. The tender, titled "NCC1372 Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland - deadline extension," is valued at £872,000 and encompasses four distinct lots each focusing on a different aspect of domestic abuse support. These services include domestic abuse support, children's therapeutic services, behaviour change services, and adult counselling, aligning with the health and social work services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender period slated to close on 9th January 2026, followed by the potential award announcement by the end of January 2026. The services are to be delivered within the Northumberland region, under the UKC21 geographical classification, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social work service sector, particularly those with expertise in providing therapeutic support, counselling, and behaviour change initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The focus on a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach offers scope for organisations experienced in trauma care and support frameworks to showcase their capabilities. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only expand their service portfolio within the public sector but also contribute to impactful social change by addressing critical community needs.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council seeks to meet its responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act in relation to domestic abuse for victims, perpetrators and children through commissioning a service to help reduce the incidents and impact of domestic abuse. The Integrated Domestic Abuse Service will comprise of the following 4 Lots: Lot 1: Domestic Abuse Support Service Northumberland Lot 2: Northumberland Children's Domestic Abuse Therapeutic and Outreach Service Lot 3: Northumberland's Behaviour Change Service Lot 4: Counselling Service for Adults of Domestic Abuse

### Lot Information

Lot 1. 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

Lot 2. 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 are available

Lot 3. 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 are available

Lot 4. 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 optional extensions are available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077810-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £872,000 |
| Lots value | £872,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 15:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077810-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 14:07 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028860-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077810-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028860-2025
  30th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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