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title: "Domestic Abuse Services 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069363"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Domestic Abuse Services 2026

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069363

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined by Leicestershire County Council pertains to the provision of Domestic Abuse Services for 2026. This procurement, categorized under the social work and community health services, involves several lots aimed at providing therapeutic support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including both adults and young people within Leicestershire. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with contracts awarded on 1 July 2026. Four lots focused on counselling and outreach services have been awarded, with services starting on 1 December 2026 and potentially extending until 30 November 2030. The total contract value amounts to £999,600 per annum, with a total potential value of £3,998,400 inclusive of extension periods. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure under a light-touch regime, providing fair opportunities for tenderers.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for SME and VCSE organisations specialising in health and social services. Providers capable of delivering trauma-informed counselling and support services for domestic abuse victims, particularly within family and community settings, stand to gain significant business. This contract supports the government's broader agenda of protecting vulnerable groups and enhancing local community resilience through well-structured service provisions. Organisations such as FreeVa and Living Without Abuse, previously awarded lots, demonstrate the benefit for those with expertise in specialist therapeutic support and outreach services. Business entities involved in health and social care, especially those with a focus on domestic abuse recovery services, have strategic opportunities to engage and expand their footprint in public sector contracting.

## Notice

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 places a statutory duty on local authorities to undertake a Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment and provide safe accommodation and support to victims of domestic abuse and their children. There is an identified need for trauma informed counselling and the need for support for victims of domestic abuse as evidenced in the Leicestershire Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment 2021 and the Women's aid Annual Audit 2021. The Domestic Abuse services is split into 4 lots which will deliver: - Lot 1: A therapeutic trauma informed counselling service to adult victims/survivors of domestic abuse and therefore extend domestic abuse support across the County to ensure that the needs and vulnerabilities are met. - Lot 2: Specialist therapeutic support for children within Leicestershire who are impacted by domestic and or sexual violence/abuse requiring counselling for their long-term recovery. - Lot 3: A County Family Service, to provide a range of interventions to help children and young people through their experience(s) of domestic abuse. - Lot 4: Outreach support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse by building further capacity within service provisions and aiming to promote and improve support options and choices for victims to remain in their homes, and by reducing waiting lists and waiting times for domestic abuse victims and survivors within outreach services. The contract is for an initial period of 2 years and shall take effect from 01 December 2026 - 30November 2028. The Council may extend this contract beyond the initial term by a further period of 24 months. The contract value is PS999,600 per annum (PS3,998,400 over 4 years (includes extension provisions)).

### Lot Information

Therapeutic Support for Adult Victims of Domestic Abuse (Counselling Service)

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 2 years. The Council may extend this contract beyond the initial term by a further period of 24 months.

Specialist Therapeutic Support for Young People Experiencing Domestic Abuse

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 2 years. The Council may extend this contract beyond the initial term by a further period of 24 months.

Domestic Abuse Family Support Workers

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 2 years. The Council may extend this contract beyond the initial term by a further period of 24 months.

Outreach workers to support victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 2 years. The Council may extend this contract beyond the initial term by a further period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064185-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-05-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £999,600 |
| Lots value | £999,600 |
| Awards value | £599,760 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FREEVA; LIVING WITHOUT ABUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064185-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 12:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064185-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041943-2026
  7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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