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title: "Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0597ea"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0597ea

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment," formally awarding the contract to Davis And Associates Consultancy Limited, trading as Centre For Safer Society. This contract, which falls under the services category of research and development consultancy services, was initiated on 25 August 2025 and will last for 8 months, with a potential extension of up to 3 months. Conducted through a limited procurement method below the threshold, the total contract value is £40,000, exclusive of VAT, with a maximum possible value reaching £48,000. This initiative is located in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom, specifically Oxfordshire, and aims to update the county’s domestic abuse strategy for 2026-2031.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy businesses specialising in public policy, social services, or research and development. The successful bidder, Davis And Associates Consultancy Limited, is ideally positioned to leverage its expertise to meet the contract's demands and contribute to societal safety and welfare. SMEs, especially those with a focus on community services or data analysis, are well-suited for similar tenders, as they can provide tailored, insightful approaches to needs assessments, which are critical for formulating effective local government strategies. This contract reflects a forward-thinking approach by Oxfordshire County Council to address pressing social issues with data-driven solutions.

## Notice

The current Oxfordshire Overarching Domestic Abuse Strategy will expire in 2026. Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract to deliver a comprehensive update of Oxfordshire's current domestic abuse needs assessment, last completed in 2023, to inform the update of the overarching domestic abuse strategy 2026-2031. The contract will involve conducting a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment to identify the specific needs and gaps in support and provision. The Service Provider will ensure that the updated strategy is evidence-based and effectively addresses the needs of the Oxfordshire population. The contract commenced on 25 August 2025. The contract period is 8 months with an option for the Council to extend the contract period by a further 3 months in aggregate. The maximum value of the contract is PS40,000 ex VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055536-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVIS AND ASSOCIATES CONSULTANCY LIMITED TRADING AS CENTRE FOR SAFER SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055536-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055536-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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