---
title: "Domestic Abuse Support for Male Victims - Helpline Worker"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055191"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055191.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-17"
---

# Domestic Abuse Support for Male Victims - Helpline Worker

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055191

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for a project titled "Domestic Abuse Support for Male Victims - Helpline Worker," aimed at providing specialist helpline support services. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Leicester, UK (region UKF22). The procurement followed an open method with a below-threshold open competition approach. The contract was awarded to Freeva, a supplier classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE), and has a contract period starting on 1st September 2025, ending 31st August 2026, with potential extensions up to 2028. This contract was signed on 31st August 2025, with a gross value amounting to £158,446.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers capable of delivering specialised support services in the community and social welfare sectors, particularly those focusing on male victims of domestic abuse. Businesses that are SMEs or VCSEs, and those located within or around the Leicester region, would find this contract particularly suited to their market segment. Companies offering high-quality services with competitive pricing could leverage this opportunity for growth, given the tender's emphasis on a balance of quality and cost in the award criteria. This contract also offers annual renewal options, providing further opportunities to secure continued business.

## Notice

The service is to provide specialist helpline support for male victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two options to extend in annual increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066255-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,038 |
| Lots value | £132,038 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,038 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066255-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 10:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034326-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066255-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034326-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.freeva.org.uk
- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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