--- title: "Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06abe4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06abe4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06abe4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06abe4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06abe4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06abe4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06abe4.json) ## Summary Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating an open procurement process for a "Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment" to address statutory requirements under the Domestic Abuse Bill. This tender focuses on providing strategies and support for victims within the UKG36 region. Key dates include the submission deadline on 30th June 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the contract beginning on 1st August 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, with an estimated contract value of £24,000. Interested parties can direct inquiries until 23rd June 2026 through the provided online submission method. This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in social services and needs assessment. The successful bidder will assist in developing a three-year strategy to enhance support systems for domestic abuse victims. With an open competition below the threshold, this process provides an accessible opportunity for SMEs in related sectors to expand their government contracting portfolio and showcase their expertise in developing comprehensive support and assessment programmes. ## Notice Domestic abuse can have devastating consequences for those affected. Living with domestic abuse can raise significant health, psychological and sometimes child protection issues, it can also include negative impacts in relation to the workplace, finance, housing and social interactions. Anyone can be affected irrespective of social class, age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability and race for example. The negative impact experienced by children is regularly underestimated, and often has long term consequences that can in turn impact on their own relationships. Dudley MBC takes a serious and committed approach to addressing domestic abuse. We work closely in partnership across agencies and with communities to ensure that timely and effective help and support is available for individuals and their children who are in or leaving abusive relationships, in addition to ensuring that perpetrators are held to account for their actions. The Domestic Abuse Bill received Royal Assent in April 2021 and subsequently Local Authorities now have a statutory duty to convene a Local Domestic Abuse Partnership Board who have a responsibility to: * Undertake a needs assessment, with a refresh being undertaken on an annual basis to ensure any change in demand or support requirements are adequately captured. * Assess the need and demand for accommodation-based support for all victims and their children, including those who require cross-border support. * Meet the support needs of victims and their children * Develop and publish strategies for the provision of support to cover the locality and diverse groups of victims. * Give effect to strategies by making commissioning / de-commissioning decisions * Monitor and evaluate local delivery * Report back to central Government via annual reports To support Dudley MBC to meet the statutory requirements of this Act as outlined above, we are seeking to commission external consultancy. The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of 8 months from commencement with an expiry date no later than 31st March 2027. The contract will be subject of review every 2 months. Scope of Services: The Provider will undertake and produce a full Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment for Dudley Borough, using data obtained from a number of sources including local, regional and national services and local professionals and service users. The Needs Assessment will include implementation recommendations and based on the findings, the provider will produce a 3-year Domestic Abuse Strategy, including an outcomes framework with KPIs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052081-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | £20,000 | | 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | DUDLEY | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | TLG36 Dudley | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 16:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052081-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052081-2026 2nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home - 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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