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title: "Employers Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c112"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Employers Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Service

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c112

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is initiating a procurement process to establish an Employers Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Service. This process is in the planning stage as of 1 July 2026, with a market engagement notice published to guide the creation of a comprehensive business case. Located in Ripley, Derbyshire, the service aims to provide support and advocacy for employees facing domestic violence-related issues. The engagement milestone is set for completion by 3 August 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with relevant classifications including health and social work services. The contracting period is anticipated to start on 2 June 2027, extending through 1 June 2030, with a potential renewal option.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social work and guidance services, particularly those with experience in handling domestic violence cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria specified by the contracting authority. Companies with expertise in providing holistic care and support within a workplace context, and who can design and manage IDVA services, stand to benefit from engaging in this tender, fostering growth by expanding their service portfolio within the public sector. The process promises a fair prospect for growth through a compliant procurement route, should the business case move forward post-engagement.

## Notice

Derbyshire Constabulary intend to procure an Employers Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Service which will sit within the Professional Standards Department. This Preliminary Market Engagement will enable key stakeholders to create a business case. The service will provide an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) response to give direct support to individuals employed by Derbyshire Constabulary and enduring domestic abuse. Amongst other things, the IDVA will provide confidential, practical, and impartial advice on issues relating to domestic abuse, child matters, safety, housing, legal options and financial support. Where an individual is referred to MARAC, the IDVA will either seek consent to make a referral to the local IDVA who will attend MARAC, or the IDVA will attend MARAC. The IDVA will also discuss and go through the support options available at Derbyshire Constabulary and will liaise directly with line managers and HR to agree an action plan to support employees. The expected referral rate within Derbyshire is 10-20 referrals per annum. If the business case is approved, a compliant procurement route will be taken at the point of purchase.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106955&TID=100112044&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061651-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2027 - 1 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 DERBYSHIRE |
| Locality | RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE5 3RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Amber Valley |
| Electoral ward | Ripley |
| Westminster constituency | Amber Valley |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061651-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061651-2026
  1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106955&TID=100112044&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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