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title: "Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a310"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a310

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, carried out by Oxfordshire County Council for the tender titled "Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service". This project falls under the social work and related services category (CPV: 85300000) and is planned for implementation in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure with a light-touch regime applicable, highlighting its above-threshold nature. The total estimated contract value is £4,200,000 GBP, with a planned contract period from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2031, with potential extensions until 31st March 2033. A future notice is expected to be issued on 27th July 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in providing comprehensive support for domestic abuse cases. The project encompasses risk assessment, safety planning, trauma-informed counselling, and integrative counselling for children and young people, creating avenues for service providers with such specialisations to engage. Businesses classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable for participation, allowing them to leverage their specialised services in partnership with public authorities to deliver impactful support for affected individuals and families, potentially contributing to business growth in these areas.

## Notice

Contract to provide support to people at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse. The Provider must ensure domestic abuse support provision for all individuals and their children affected by domestic abuse and dedicated outreach provisions for people affected by domestic abuse living in the community. The contracted Service includes: - Risk Assessment and Safety planning, assessing need and risk using the Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and Honour based violence Assessment (DASH) risk assessment, and safety planning with Victim-survivors and their families. - Protection of families, Including individuals living with children where there are safeguarding concerns, physical and mental health co-occurring conditions and complex needs ensuring appropriate referrals are made to linked services to improve outcomes. - Delivery of co-ordinated support to individuals, families and children including a trauma informed response to victim-survivors, being responsive to their different needs. - Trauma informed counselling for adults affected by domestic abuse which could be procured in partnership with a specialist agency for dedicated sessions. - Child focussed integrative counselling and play therapy for children and young people which could be procured with a specialist agency for dedicated sessions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048581-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 10:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048581-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048581-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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