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title: "'CHILD FOCUSED COURTS: INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISER (IDVA) SUPPORT SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d661"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# 'CHILD FOCUSED COURTS: INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISER (IDVA) SUPPORT SERVICE

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d661

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, seeks proposals for the provision of an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service in child-focused courts. This initiative, under the title "Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser Support Service," aims to enhance private law children cases by improving outcomes for children and families impacted by domestic abuse. The procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification within the legal services industry, focusing on the UKC region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th August 2026, final inquiries accepted until 17th August 2026, and potential awarding by 4th September 2026. The open procedure procurement method allows for wide participation in an above-threshold services contract valued at £820,915.56 gross.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those experienced in providing support services for domestic abuse cases and capable of engaging with child welfare. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the tender suitability criteria are inclusive of these organisations. The focus on quality, accounting for 60% of the evaluation criteria, alongside price at 40%, offers an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase high-quality service delivery focusing on design and implementation in legislative processes concerning vulnerable groups.

## Notice

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. Please download the full tender pack from our procurement portal, In-Tend, for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071673-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £684,096 |
| Lots value | £684,096 |
| 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Additional buyers | CAFCASS; MINISTRY OF JUSTICE; POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM; THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 11:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071673-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071673-2026
  29th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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