Contract for Integrated Domestic Abuse Services - OPEN2025899

North Tyneside Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the Integrated Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS), which aims to provide comprehensive support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This initiative is focused on offering holistic, trauma-informed support to adults and children regardless of their circumstances. The procurement is categorised under social work and related services and involves the commissioning of contracts with a duration of three years, extendable for up to two additional years.

The services will be provided across North Tyneside within the UKC22 region. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st January 2026 and ending on 31st December 2028, with the evaluation of bids concluding on 27th September 2025. The procurement method used is the open procedure.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large organisations capable of delivering community and accommodation-based support. The successful bidder, THE CYRENIANS LTD, showcases substantial capacity in providing services that address domestic abuse through coordinated therapeutic and practical interventions. Businesses that specialise in social work, psychological counselling, and outreach services are ideally positioned to benefit from similar opportunities.

Moreover, they could explore consortium bids to enhance service delivery and meet complex commissioning requirements. This agreement underlines the importance of supporting public health objectives and safeguarding initiatives within the North Tyneside community, encouraging involvement from small and medium enterprises and VCSEs in future tenders.