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title: "Provision of a Stalking Service in Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent"
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# Provision of a Stalking Service in Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659dc

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has initiated a tender process titled "Provision of a Stalking Service in Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent." This procurement, currently in the tender stage, seeks to establish a comprehensive stalking service to support victims outside of domestic abuse situations, including digital and cyber stalking. The contract, worth approximately £1,518,000, covers services within the UK region, specifically Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. It progresses under an open procurement method employing a competitive and flexible procedure. The submission deadline for tender documents is set for 6th May 2026, and the contract is slated to begin on 1st December 2026, lasting for three years with potential extensions. A thorough evaluation process is detailed, consisting of written submissions and presentations, culminating in an award decision by 21st September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in delivering community services, specifically tailored support for stalking victims. Businesses equipped with qualified advocacy caseworkers, risk assessment capabilities, and those capable of offering both digital and face-to-face interventions will find this tender particularly relevant. The competitive flexible procedure allows diverse business models to put forward innovative solutions, thereby fostering business growth. The focus on delivering independent, specialist interventions not only empowers businesses with established track records in social value delivery but also those eager to expand their operations in governmental safety and support sectors.

## Notice

The Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime, wishes to commission an effective, Stalking Service across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, which will provide independent, specialist interventions to victims of non-domestic abuse related stalking (including digital / cyber).

### Planning Information

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire is issuing this virtual Request for Information with the market in advance of a procurement exercise. The purpose of this RFI is to seek feedback from suitably qualified and experienced providers to help inform the development and refinement of the proposed scope and specification. Providers are invited to review the attached draft specification and associated questions. The Authority welcomes responses to the questions provided. The information gathered through this process will be used to inform the final scope and specification and to ensure that any subsequent procurement exercise is robust, transparent and aligned with current market conditions. All responses and clarifications must be submitted in writing by 6th March 2026 to the Authority’s e-tendering portal, Proquro using the following link https://help.proquro.co.uk/supplier-self-registration/ Overview: The Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue, and Crime (The Commissioner), wishes to commission a free, effective, Stalking Support Service across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, which will provide independent, specialist interventions to victims of non-DA related stalking (including cyber and digital). The service will comprise (not exhaustive): • Trained Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers • Need and risk-based assessment • Risk management/safety planning • Care planned interventions • One to one and group work sessions • Emotional and practical support • Advocacy - point of contact/liaison with police/courts in any investigation • Specialist advice and support in relation to digital/cyber stalking • Support to access other services (signposting and managed handover) • Service exit planning • Awareness raising The aim is to provide high quality, accessible, independent, specialist support. Interventions will be individually tailored to meet victim needs and reduce risk, increase safety and empower people to make positive choices and respond when stalking is experienced. It will also help victims to cope and recover. The model and approach will be evidence-based, trauma informed, ACE aware, founded on safety, trust, choice and empowerment. It will incorporate a restorative approach, including motivational interviewing, strengths building, peer support, non-shaming, non-judgemental, listening. It will recognise the complexity of stalking and provide interventions as needed, working in close collaboration with other services to provide holistic, joined up support. Given the service is new, the provider will be flexible in their approach to developing and implementing the service. Staff will operate across the whole geography flexibly to meet demand. The Service will commence 1 December 2026 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1-year periods. The Commissioner is planning a digital market engagement exercise. The purpose of the market engagement is to share some of the main aspects of the service requirements and receive market views, before the formal tender is launched.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032024-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,265,000 |
| Lots value | £1,265,000 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032024-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 10:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015945-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032024-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015945-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://help.proquro.co.uk/supplier-self-registration/
- https://portal.proquro.co.uk/Suppliers/Tenders/Details?id=1051
- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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