Scope
Reference
10639
Description
The Council is seeking to contract a single lead organisation (a 'Strategic Partner'), or as a lead Provider in a partnership (consortium) of more than one other Provider (subcontractors) where elements of the service offer are delivered in collaboration to bring in expertise, to deliver a county-wide service for the support of adults and their dependent children (under 18 years) who are experiencing medium/high risk domestic abuse and to deliver the service within the Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) statutory guidance as outlined in the Victim and Prisoner Act 2024 .
Total value (estimated)
- £7,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract has an extension option of up to72 months at the Council's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
29 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Opportunity RFX 1001177
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 15 August 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 85% |
| Bid Integrity | Price | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
County Hall, St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Email: debby.rowley@eastsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government