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title: "The Drive Project - Changing Perpetrator Behaviour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbc7"
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published: "2026-06-24"
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# The Drive Project - Changing Perpetrator Behaviour

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbc7

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex is actively seeking bids for "The Drive Project – Changing Perpetrator Behaviour," a public service initiative aimed at addressing domestic abuse through offender rehabilitation and behaviour change. This tender falls under the industry category "Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals" and is located in Lewes, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines coming up: the enquiry period concludes on 17th July 2026, and tenders must be submitted by 7th August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2027, with a maximum extension possibility to 2030. The procurement method is open, utilising a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in offender management, rehabilitation services, or social work, particularly those with experience in managing domestic abuse cases. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to collaborate with Sussex Police and a multi-agency hub, thereby expanding their network and influence within the public sector. With a substantial contract value of £300,000, there is notable potential for revenue growth and service development. Businesses that are innovative and can deliver high-quality services with a focus on social value will find this tender particularly appealing, as the award criteria heavily weights these aspects.

## Notice

The Drive Project is a response to domestic abuse that aims to reduce the number of child and adult victims of domestic abuse by disrupting and changing perpetrator behaviour. It implements a whole-system approach through an intensive individual case management intervention alongside a co-ordinated multi- agency response to drive perpetrators to change their behaviour. The Drive Project focuses on increasing victim safety alongside the crucial protective work of victims' services. The service has been developed to knit together existing services, complementing and enhancing existing interventions. The delivery partner will be expected to work collaboratively with the existing multi-agency hub processes to identify and manage high risk perpetrators of domestic abuse, led by Sussex Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059255-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 09:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059255-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059255-2026
  24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.sussex.police.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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