---
title: "The Drive Project Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cebe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# The Drive Project Market Engagement

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cebe

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham is currently in the market engagement phase of a procurement process titled "The Drive Project Market Engagement". This initiative, aimed at County Durham and Darlington, seeks to address domestic abuse by altering perpetrator behaviour. The procuring entity, BlueLight Commercial, is overseeing this project, which falls under the health and social work services category. The engagement is taking place in the UK, with interested suppliers invited to register on the Durham Police e-tendering platform by 30th July 2026. The contract is planned to run from 1st November 2026 to 30th April 2028.

The Drive Project presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in community action, rehabilitation, counselling, and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive for these entities. Engaging in this tender could not only bolster business growth but also contribute to meaningful social change, making it an attractive opportunity for organisations dedicated to social impact and community development.

## Notice

We are inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of the Drive Project for County Durham and Darlington, commissioned by the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). 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. Interested organisations are requested to complete the short survey via the link below: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WO3FIM/ Please submit responses no later than 14:00 on Thursday 30th July. Participation in this market engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to any future procurement process.

### Planning Information

Please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home to register on the Durham Police e-tendering platform.
Once registered, please navigate to Portals in the top right of the screen and log in to Durham Police Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068432-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 15:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068432-2026
- 20 Jul 2026 at 11:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068205-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068432-2026
  20th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068205-2026
  20th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WO3FIM/

## Provenance

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