--- title: "Cumbria - Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d081" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d081" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d081.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d081.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Cumbria - Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d081 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d081) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d081.json) ## Summary The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is planning a procurement process titled "Cumbria - Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service". This initiative is aimed at enhancing the experience and outcomes for children and families, especially victims of domestic abuse, within Child Focused Courts. The procurement is planned under an open, below-threshold competition, specifically targeting services in the Health and Social Work industry category. Interested suppliers should note that although this notice is a Planned Procurement Notice, rather than a call for competition, the formal tender notice is expected to be published in early August 2026. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key tender submission deadlines by 1st September 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 17th November 2026 in Cumbria, UK. This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, adept at providing specialist support services for victims of domestic abuse, to enter or expand their presence in the public sector. With a net value of approximately £167,000 and options for contract renewal subject to funding and performance conditions, this tender is suited to organisations that can provide expert risk assessment and bespoke support services. Businesses interested in participating must preregister on the In-Tend Bluelight E-tender portal. Being shortlisted for this tender can be a strategic move for firms looking to enhance their portfolio in publicly funded social service provisions. ## Notice The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is intending to procure a supplier to deliver Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service within Cumbria. Child Focused Courts represents significant change to private law children cases. The model aims to improve the experience and outcomes for children and families, particularly adult and child victims of domestic abuse. It focuses on early identification of risk, increased engagement with children and bespoke support for victims, all within a streamlined court process. Within the model, there is a funded pathway for Cafcass or local authorities to refer victims of domestic abuse to specialist agencies for IDVAs provide expert risk assessment and support. The Commissioner is publishing this Planned Procurement Notice to provide the marketplace with earlier notice of this forthcoming tender exercise and to provide a draft copy of the Service Specification for information. It is important to note that this notice is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to preregister on In-Tend Bluelight E-tender portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blpd2/aspx/Home to express an interest in any future advertised tender opportunity once a tender notice is published in early August 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Optional 12- month extension subject to additional grant funding being awarded to the Commissioner & provider performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069014-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £167,000 | | Lots value | £167,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA | | Locality | PENRITH | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA10 2AU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Penrith South | | Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 09:34 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069014-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069014-2026 22nd July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19481 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blpd2/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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