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title: "Domestic Abuse Victim Support Services in Derby City"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfea"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Domestic Abuse Victim Support Services in Derby City

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

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Domestic Abuse Victim Support Services in Derby City" is currently in the planning stage, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire in partnership with Derby City Council. This tender aims to commission high-quality domestic abuse support services, encompassing all risk levels, in Derby City. It is classified under health and social work services, with key milestones including a market engagement scheduled to conclude by 17 August 2026. The mobilisation of services will occur in two phases, commencing in April and October 2027. The initial contract period extends until March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032. The tender is primarily for service procurement with an emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it lies above the procurement threshold with opportunities for future renewals.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, counselling, and support for domestic abuse victims. SMEs and VCSEs that can deliver trauma-informed, accessible, and effective support services stand to benefit from engaging with this tender. Participating in this process allows businesses to contribute to the development of well-designed services while potentially securing a long-term contract in Derby City's public sector. By providing innovative solutions and value for money, businesses can assist in shaping service models that effectively meet the needs of domestic abuse victims, thereby fostering both social impact and business growth.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire (PCC) with Derby City Council are looking to commission a provider/s to deliver high-quality, effective domestic abuse support services for victims and survivors of all ages and genders across all levels of risk (standard, medium and high). Services must be accessible, trauma-informed and work to improve the safety of victims, supporting them to recover and move forward with their lives. Services will cover Derby City only. This service will be mobilised in two phases. Phase 1, the standard/ medium risk service, is expected to mobilise from 1 April 2027. Phase 2, for the high risk IDVA service, is expected to commence from 1 October 2027. The initial contract period will be until March 2029 with a further option of three 12-month extensions. This engagement is being undertaken to explore ideas and seek information through responses from stakeholders to: * Ensure any future services are well designed, effective and safe, delivering value for money and achieving desired outcomes * Explore options for service model delivery * Consider the advantages and disadvantages of two commissioning options * Make the best use of the combined domestic abuse support budget to best meet the needs of victims and survivors Information provided through this engagement will enable the PCC to: * Better understand the solutions, models and services to inform service design and specification development * Explore different delivery options and tender approaches * Determine the most effective way to deliver services to meet the needs of Derby city residents affected by domestic abuse.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107598&TID=100112678&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068727-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068727-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068727-2026
  21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107598&TID=100112678&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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