Scope
Reference
OPCC0005
Description
This is a service contract designed on improving the experience and outcomes for children and families, delivering a streamlined and efficient multi-agency court process for private law children cases. It will support the provision of independent and specialist Domestic Abuse advocacy and support within Designated Family Judge areas across Hampshire and Isle of Wight in relation to private law proceedings.
This is a new service that is supporting the Government's commitment to pilot a reformed approach to child arrangement proceedings. The new service is aligned to the Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) commitments in her Police and Crime Plan to continue to work in partnership to help protect women and girls from all forms of abuse and to commission services to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and support victims/survivors, including victims/survivors of domestic abuse, sexual crimes and stalking.
Total maximum value (inc. Extensions) - £1,090,935
Contract 1. Family Court Pathfinder: Independent Specialist Domestic Abuse Advocacy Support Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,090,935 excluding VAT
- £1,309,122 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 4 months
Description of possible extension:
3 years on a 1+1+1 basis
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 5 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
THE YOU TRUST
- Companies House: 01898188
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJD-5333-RYVZ
Delme 1, Delme Place
Fareham
PO16 8UX
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@theyoutrust.org.uk
Website: https://theyoutrust.org.uk
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Family Court Pathfinder: Independent Specialist Domestic Abuse Advocacy Support Service
Contracting authority
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXB-4443-CDBL
The Long Barn, Dean Estate, Wickham Road
Fareham
PO17 5BN
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government