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title: "Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a677"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a677

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has recently completed the awarding stage for a contract titled "Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews" under the public services category. This procurement process was initiated to appoint independent chairs for two Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews, addressing complex cases involving suspected suicide and homicide. The contract, under the special regime of light touch, divides the procurement into two lots with an estimated value of up to £12,000 per lot. The contracting authority is a sub-central government entity located in Plymouth, UK, with a contract duration from September 2025 to September 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in social work and risk management services. The limited competition procurement method allows skilled enterprises to leverage their expertise in handling sensitive cases related to domestic abuse and associated social issues. Businesses such as Davis & Associates Consultancy Ltd and Foundry Risk Management Consultancy Ltd, which demonstrate capability and experience in dealing with such complex reviews, are ideal contenders for these kinds of public contracts. Success in such contracts not only leads to direct financial benefits but also enhances the business's reputation and potential for future tenders in similar domains.

## Notice

In 2025, two Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDR) referrals have been accepted by Safer Plymouth, the Community Safety Partnership (CSP). It is necessary for Plymouth City Council (PCC), on behalf of the CSP, to seek experienced DARDR Chairs to independently conduct these reviews. Two of these reviews are related to suicide and one a homicide. PEO/24149 - Lot 1 (DARDRPLY013): Relevant factors for this case: Suspected suicide, poly-victimisation, alcohol misuse, mental Health and child removal. PEO/24150 - Lot 2 (DARDRPLY014): Relevant factors for this case: Homicide, stalking and post-separation abuse. Estimated total value: Up to PS12,000 per Lot Information about lots: * This contract is divided into lots: Yes * Tenders may be submitted for all lots * Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2 Award criteria: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents Duration of the contract: 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061593-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR SAFER SOCIETY (TRADING NAME OF DAVIS & ASSOCIATES CONSULTANCY; FOUNDRY RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061593-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061593-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://centreforsafersociety.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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