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title: "Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme"
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# Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a4b6

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, in collaboration with the Police Crime Commissioner, has completed the procurement process for a Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme aimed at addressing and mitigating domestic abuse issues. This contract, which falls under the services category, was awarded to HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, classified under a 'light touch' special regime. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with an active period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the option for a 12-month extension. Located in the UKC13 region of the United Kingdom, the programme seeks to implement effective interventions addressing individuals who use abuse in intimate relationships, with the overarching aim to reduce domestic abuse occurrences.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social services and counselling industry. The awarded contract to HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES underscores the importance and value of specialised organisations in providing impactful social interventions. Large scale or VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) entities with expertise in guidance, counselling, and rehabilitation services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The focus on direct intervention and community impact underlines the potential for business growth and reputation enhancement within the public sector for established service providers.

## Notice

The Council in partnership with Police Crime Commissioner wishes to commission the service of a perpetrator programme aimed at those who cause harm to victims of Domestic Abuse and to challenge and change attitudes of individuals who have and are perpetrating Domestic Abuse. Deliver and evaluate an innovative perpetrator intervention based on national best practice that meets identified outcomes for perpetrators, victims and their children and reduces the occurrence of domestic abuse, to include both long and short term interventions. To work directly with people who use abuse in intimate relationships to offer a platform for change through assessment, engagement, and interventions. Holding perpetrators accountable for their own behaviours, through interventions aimed at standard, medium and high-risk perpetrators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060785-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,040 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060785-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060785-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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