Scope
Reference
1066
Description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is looking to source a Supplier to deliver Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Services for High-Risk victims of domestic abuse across Dorset. The services will be predominantly for adults but will also provide support for children and young people, in partnership with other agencies. The successful Contractor will be required to work in close partnership with other relevant Services and statutory agencies as part of the system response to Domestic Abuse and to support overall Service delivery. The service will form part of a whole system response to domestic abuse, including identification, referral and triage of victims. Providing support to victims and associated victims (i.e. children), supporting the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and High Risk Domestic Abuse (HRDA) process, and post intervention step down or recovery. The service will also engage with local processes surrounding perpetrators of domestic abuse, such as at the High Harm Perpetrator Panel to further support the safeguarding of the victim and to reduce the risk to the victim of future abuse. The Commissioner is seeking an organisation that will effectively deliver this contract but also work as a key partner helping improve and develop future approaches to Domestic Abuse.
Market Engagement slides which were used in a previous market engagement event have been updated and are attached to this notice.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,500,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2031
- Possible extension to 1 May 2033
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend contract for a further 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
21 August 2025
Tender submission deadline
11 October 2025, 12:59am
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission via InTend: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Award details will be provided in the ITT documentation which will be available when published. |
Price |
Weighting description
Award details will be provided in the ITT documentation which will be available when published.
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRC-3544-CJTZ
Winfrith
Dorchester
DT2 8TZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emily Window
Region: UKK25 - Dorset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government