Domestic Abuse (DA) Suffolk (Standard Risk, Police Referral)-Request for Information (RFI)

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is currently in the planning stage as a tender for a support service aimed at assisting victims of Domestic Abuse assessed as Standard Risk via Police Referrals. The opportunity is classified under the services industry category, particularly focusing on health and safety services, community health services, and other community, social, and personal services. The procurement is scheduled to start on 1st October 2025 and end by 30th September 2026, with a possible extension to 31st March 2027.

A market engagement session is scheduled for the week starting on 26th May 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit their availability for this session by 16th May 2025. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses with specialist knowledge and experience in providing support services for domestic abuse cases.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, given its structure and categories. The engagement with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk allows participating organisations to shape the future service specifications and establish a robust relationship with a sub-central government public authority. Businesses can access the details and register their interest via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal.