Scope
Description
Telford & Wrekin Council are inviting the market to an engagement event to discuss the local authority duties relating to the provision of support for victims of domestic abuse and their children under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, specifically giving effect to the local strategy for the provision of support through commissioning decisions.
We invite you to a Market Engagement Event to be held on 2 October 2025 starting at 10:00 and ending at 11:30. The event will be held on Teams.
If you wish to attend, please email the details of attendees (organisation names, representatives name, position, email address and phone contact) to MarketSustainability@telford.gov.uk We will then send through a diary appointment to those representatives.
Attendance is limited to 3 representatives per organisation
Service and procurement
These services will be procured under the Procurement Act 2023 potentially using an Open Process. We are considering that the service procurement may be a two-lot process:
Lot 1 Domestic Abuse Specialist Support Service
Lot 2 Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme
Domestic Abuse Specialist Support Service Aims
The aims of the service are to ensure that everyone who is affected by domestic abuse in the Borough can access the help and support they need, when they need it, and to reduce the incidence of domestic abuse in our communities.
Requirements of the service - Single Point of contact, Specialist Support for Victims/Survivors & Families, and Specialist Support for Children & Young people
2 year, 10 month contract for DA Specialist Support Service = £878,000
1 + 1 extension
Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme Aims
This service is for community-based services for perpetrators of domestic abuse, to increase victim safety, protect and safeguard children, and reduce perpetrator recidivism.
Requirements of the service - Low - medium risk perpetrator behaviour change programme, training, support and supervision for professionals
1 year, 10 month Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme = £182,000
dependent upon funding extension if available then 1+1 extension
Draft timescales
Market Engagement Notice - 21/08/2025 to 01/10/2025
Market Engagement event - 02/10/2025
Tender notice publication - 18/11/2025
Tender response deadline - 07/01/2026
Contract award notice publication - 13/02/2026
Service start date - 01/06/2026
Total value (estimated)
- £1,060,000 excluding VAT
- £1,060,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 4 years, 10 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services
Contract locations
- UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 October 2025
Engagement process description
Telford & Wrekin Council are inviting the market to an engagement event to discuss the local authority duties relating to the provision of support for victims of domestic abuse and their children under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, specifically giving effect to the local strategy for the provision of support through commissioning decisions.
We invite you to a Market Engagement Event to be held on 2 October 2025 starting at 10:00 and ending at 11:30. The event will be held on Teams.
If you wish to attend, please email the details of attendees (organisation names, representatives name, position, email address and phone contact) to MarketSustainability@telford.gov.uk We will then send through a diary appointment to those representatives.
Attendance is limited to 3 representatives per organisation
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
18 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHD-5776-GZNN
Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,
Telford, Shropshire
TF3 4JA
United Kingdom
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government