Scope
Reference
WPA25-0146
Description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, in partnership with the Drive Project, is seeking a qualified Service Provider to deliver a Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Service. The Drive Project is a nationally recognised response to domestic abuse, designed to reduce the number of child and adult victims by disrupting and changing perpetrator behaviour. It adopts a whole-system approach, combining intensive individual case management with a co-ordinated multi-agency response to drive behavioural change. The project prioritises victim safety while complementing existing victim services. It targets high-risk or serial perpetrators, both male and female, aged 16 and over, who present the greatest risk of serious harm and typically engage poorly with existing services.
The key objectives are to reduce the number of serial perpetrators of domestic abuse, reduce the number of repeat and new victims, and reduce the harm caused to victims and children. By addressing perpetrator behaviour, Drive tackles the root cause of domestic abuse and improves outcomes for victims and families.
The appointed provider will deliver one-to-one case management for perpetrators, support systemic change through multi-agency collaboration, participate in the Perpetrator Panel (e.g., MATAC or similar forum), and work closely with the Drive Partnership, PCC, local authorities, IDVA services, and stakeholders to develop and adapt best practice models.
This is a one-stage tender process. The contract falls below the Light Touch Regime threshold and is therefore outside the Procurement Act 2023; compliance with Act provisions is voluntary. The contract will be for an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months, subject to funding. Target go-live date is 01 April 2026. The funding envelope for this project is £317,438 per annum (VAT exempt). Award of contract, including any extensions, is subject to receipt of programme funding.
This process is being managed via the, free to access, In-Tend Sell2 Bluelight Portal: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Please log in, navigate to 'Portals', and select 'Connect with Organisation' for Warwickshire Police to access full tender documentation and submission instructions.
Total value (estimated)
- £634,876 excluding VAT
- £634,876 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension is optional at the discretion of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire in partnership with the Drive Project. The extension is dependent on continued funding of the project.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75241100 - Police services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services
Contract locations
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This process is being managed via the, free to access, In-Tend Sell2 Bluelight Portal: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Please log in, navigate to 'Portals', and select 'Connect with Organisation' for Warwickshire Police to access full tender documentation and submission instructions.
You must submit one electronic copy of the entire tender response via the Tendering portal. Please clearly label the title of all electronic files uploaded so that they are easily identifiable.
The Tender must be completed in English.
In submitting your electronic copy via the Tendering portal, please upload your submission using the 'Attach documents' button - please do not send via any other method and please do not use the correspondence function as this will not be accepted. Please ensure that once attached you click 'Submit Response'. Failure to submit by the required deadline will result in disqualification from the procedure.
Following the return of complete submissions these will be assessed against the award criteria, process and scoring matrix as set out in this document.
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The tendering portal will allow you to update a tender / quotation once submitted, but only before the submission deadline. It is the latest submission that will be reviewed for the purposes of evaluation.
Once the Deadline for ITT submissions has passed, the portal will automatically lock ensuring no late submission can be made and Service Providers will not be able to modify any documents submitted or submit any further documentation.
The opening ceremony will be performed on or after Midday 12:00 hrs GMT 22nd January 2026. All tenders will be opened and validated by personnel authorised to do so by the Authority.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Questions | Further details are provide in the ITT, Specification and Service Provider Response documents in the tender pack |
Quality | 70% |
| Social Value | Further details are provide in the ITT, Specification and Service Provider Response documents in the tender pack |
Quality | 15% |
| Value for Money | Further details are provide in the ITT, Specification, Service Provider Response and Pricing Schedule documents in the tender pack |
Cost | 15% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXNY-4251-DZLZ
Warwickshire Police Headquarters
Leek Wootton
CV35 7QB
United Kingdom
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government