Scope
Reference
3101DOM
Description
LOT 1:
Birmingham Children's Trust (The Trust) is looking to commission a domestic abuse service to support victims, perpetrators and children (pre-birth to 18 years).
Domestic abuse is the primary reason for engagement with the Trust, prompting the Trust to seek services that offer direct support to families and provide training to enhance staff skills. The Trust is looking to understand what offer is available for local support within the City.
The Provider will support in reducing domestic abuse in Birmingham and will ensure that the needs of children are being met in the home.
It is important to demonstrate a readiness to take on the role of lead practitioner in alignment with the Children's Social Care National Reforms.
LOT 2:
Intensive Family Support: the commissioned service will work with families affected by domestic abuse by providing intensive support to a small number of families (at any one time, the Provider will work with five families only) over a period of up to two years. The expectation is that the Provider will work with the whole family including survivors, perpetrators, children and the wider family support network. The Provider will support in reducing domestic abuse in Birmingham and will ensure that the needs of children are being met in the home.
It is important to demonstrate a readiness to take on the role of lead practitioner in alignment with the Children's Social Care National Reforms.
The Provider is expected to engage in transparent and collaborative discussions with the Trust to determine the appropriate level of support for each family.
The work will be evaluated for impact and outcomes for the family.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,750,000 excluding VAT
- £3,300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended following review of performance, needs of The Trust and funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Lot 1. Domestic Abuse Support Service
Description
Birmingham Children's Trust (The Trust) is looking to commission a domestic abuse service to support victims, perpetrators and children (pre-birth to 18 years).
Domestic abuse is the primary reason for engagement with the Trust, prompting the Trust to seek services that offer direct support to families and provide training to enhance staff skills. The Trust is looking to understand what offer is available for local support within the City.
The Provider will support in reducing domestic abuse in Birmingham and will ensure that the needs of children are being met in the home.
It is important to demonstrate a readiness to take on the role of lead practitioner in alignment with the Children's Social Care National Reforms.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,500,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Domestic Abuse Intensive Family Support
Description
Intensive Family Support: the commissioned service will work with families affected by domestic abuse by providing intensive support to a small number of families (at any one time, the Provider will work with five families only) over a period of up to two years. The expectation is that the Provider will work with the whole family including survivors, perpetrators, children and the wider family support network. The Provider will support in reducing domestic abuse in Birmingham and will ensure that the needs of children are being met in the home.
It is important to demonstrate a readiness to take on the role of lead practitioner in alignment with the Children's Social Care National Reforms.
The Provider is expected to engage in transparent and collaborative discussions with the Trust to determine the appropriate level of support for each family.
The work will be evaluated for impact and outcomes for the family.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 October 2025
Tender submission deadline
25 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 December 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
- Companies House: 10762047
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJW-7359-HTYM
1 Avenue Road
Birmingham
B6 4DU
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government