--- title: "Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a2e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069a2e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a2e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a2e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK" published: "2026-05-15" --- # Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a2e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069a2e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a2e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse" is currently in the planning stage, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk. This tender is a part of the initiative by Norfolk Constabulary and is focused on establishing a victim-focused forensic response model, potentially emulating the successful pilot operation by Durham Constabulary. The procurement is categorised under health and community services and targets a market engagement to determine the level of interest and capability in delivering this service. The deadline for initial market engagement is scheduled for 31 July 2026, with additional engagement activities to be announced. The services will be provisioned in the United Kingdom, specifically in Norfolk, with potential service delivery commencing on 4 January 2027. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in forensic and medical examination services geared towards supporting victims of domestic abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as their participation aligns with the project's suitability criteria. The procurement process aims to develop a robust delivery model that will enhance victim care and support early investigative processes. Additionally, businesses have an opportunity to provide input into the structure and scope of the procurement, potentially shaping a service model that leverages their specialised capabilities and innovative approaches in forensic medical practice. Given the indicative estimated contract value of £60,000 to £72,000, this tender can significantly contribute to business growth and development within this niche sector. ## Notice 7F Commercial Services is undertaking a soft market assessment on behalf of Norfolk Constabulary, to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a victim-focus forensic response model. Operation Nightingale is a victim focused forensic response model, piloted successfully by Durham Constabulary and proposed for implementation as a 24/7 Norfolk pilot. The model ensures that any victim aged 18 or over who sustains injuries during a domestic abuse offence has rapid access to a Forensic Medical Practitioner (FMP). This provides timely, high quality forensic evidence, improved victim care, and strengthens early investigative and charging decisions. The estimated value set out in this notice is indicative only and has been included for transparency purposes. It is based on initial assumptions and does not represent a fixed or final budget. The Contracting Authority is seeking to better understand current market capabilities, delivery models, and appropriate commercial approaches for the services in scope. Accordingly, the Authority welcomes engagement with the market to help inform the final structure, scope, and value of the procurement. Information gathered through this process may influence: * The final contract value and pricing mechanism * The delivery model * The route to market and procurement procedure The Authority intends to use market insight to ensure the service is contracted in a way that achieves best value and aligns with market capability and innovation. The Authority may undertake further preliminary market engagement prior to commencement of the procurement process. Details will be published in due course. This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have. ### Planning Information Should there be sufficient market interest, further in‑person market engagement events will be communicated via our portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044979-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK | | Locality | WYMONDHAM | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR18 0WW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | South Norfolk | | Electoral ward | South Wymondham | | Westminster constituency | South Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 14:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044979-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044979-2026 15th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com - https://7force.force.com/login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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