Scope
Reference
CPA/SPU/2667P
Description
UK4 Tender notice
Cheshire Constabulary would like to partner with a Provider to deliver a 'Drive' Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention across Cheshire for an initial 18- month period. Funding to the PCC for Cheshire has been confirmed for the initial mobilisation and delivery of The Drive Project for the financial years 2025-2026 and 2026-27, however the exact allocation of funding is yet to be advised and in addition, will be pro-rated for year 1.
Each year more than 100,000 people in the UK are at high and imminent risk of being murdered or seriously injured because of domestic abuse. Services rightly focus on meeting the needs of victims, but too often perpetrators are not held to account, and their abusive behaviour continues. Less than 1% of perpetrators get a specialist intervention that might prevent future abusive behaviour and as a result there is a high level of repeat victimization with the same victim or future partners / family members. To deliver long term sustainable change and reduce the number of victims - we must challenge perpetrators to stop.
The intervention seeks to reduce offending in a high risk, high harm cohort of perpetrators.
The anticipated contract value of £1.6m provided in this notice is based on the maximum annual allocation of funding for a full year of delivery, multiplied up to match the maximum contract duration. Year 1 funding will be pro-rata'd, however the actual amounts for year 1 and year 2 are yet to be confirmed. As this is grant funding, extension for years 3 and/or 4 and values are not guaranteed.
Preliminary market engagement has not been conducted for this procurement, therefore a UK2 preliminary market engagement notice is not applicable.
Expressions of Interest (and access to the tender documents) is via the Bluelight e-Procurement Portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Registration is FREE. The Sell2Bluelight portal is separate to any other Sell2/In-tend systems you may already access. Register for Free at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register. User guide available at: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
The scope of the contract will include modifications; to cover such matters as changes in the drive programme; changes to meet emerging needs associated with the drive programme and also includes the options to extend to the maximum period stated.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 November 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 4 months, 7 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Expressions of Interest (and access to the tender documents) is via the Bluelight e-Procurement Portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Registration is FREE. The Sell2Bluelight portal is separate to any other Sell2/In-tend systems you may already access. Register for Free at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register. User guide available at: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Question 1 - Implementation and Service Delivery | Drawing on evidence from previous experience, explain how you will successfully set up and deliver the Drive Service that meets the requirements of the Service Specification |
Quality | 20% |
| Evaluation Question 3 - Multi Agency Working | The Drive Service aims to achieve impact through a coordinated, multi-agency response to high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. Please explain how your organisation would meet the multi-agency... |
Quality | 20% |
| Evaluation Question 5 - Organisation Governance and value for money | Describe how you plan to embed the Drive Service into your organisation and where the Service will fit in terms of structure/governance to maintain high quality service delivery and monitoring |
Quality | 20% |
| Evaluation Question 2 - Case Management and Behaviour | The Drive Service aims to reduce abuse and increase victim safety by using an intensive case management approach as well as a coordinated multi-agency response to disrupt abuse and drive attitudinal... |
Quality | 15% |
| Evaluation Question 4- Data and Information Management | Identify the processes you will adopt to: (a) manage the sensitive and confidential data required to deliver the service including the requirement to share with multi-agency partners and (b) meet the... |
Quality | 15% |
| Evaluation Question 6 - Social Value and Legacy | This project will deliver a significant legacy for the Cheshire Constabulary policing area. Please articulate the legacy you anticipate that can be delivered as a direct result of your involvement in... |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices must quote a valid Purchase Order Number and be submitted electronically by email
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMWP-7421-WXRW
HQ, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road
Winsford, Cheshire
CW7 2UA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government