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AwardHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

ESCC DR - East Sussex Domestic Abuse Support Service

Lewes
ADVANCE ADVOCACY AND NON-VIOLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Published 8 Jan, 2026
Contract Value
£6,000,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is set to award a new contract for the East Sussex Domestic Abuse Support Service. This procurement process follows an open procedure under the light touch regime, focusing on the provision of health and social work services. The service aims to support adults and their dependent children facing medium to high-risk domestic abuse across East Sussex.

The contract is valued at £7,498,020 and is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2030 with potential extensions for up to 72 months. The recent award date was 11th December 2025, with the standstill period ending on 21st January 2026. The process involved key stakeholders, including the awarded supplier, Advance Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses engaging in the delivery of health and social work services focused on domestic abuse support. Organisations with experience in providing risk-based and diverse support options will find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise. Large-scale voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) like Advance Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education are ideal candidates to deliver on such contracts due to their focus on community well-being and capability to handle large service demands across a county-wide scope.

Participation can enhance service portfolios and expand influence in the public services sector.

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council are awarding a new contract to a Strategic Provider to provide a county-wide service for the support of adults and their dependent children (under 18 years old) who are experiencing medium/high risk domestic abuse and to deliver the service within the Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) statutory guidance as outlined in the Victim and Prisoner Act 2024. The contract commencement date for the initial contract period is 1st April 2026.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Complete

The contract has an extension option of up to72 months at the Council's discretion.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05145d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
Large
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£6,000,000
Lots Value
£7,500,000
Awards Value
£7,498,020
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is four years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 13:13

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

ESC
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
LEWES
BN7 1UE
South East
England
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

AA
ADVANCE ADVOCACY AND NON-VIOLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAwarded
Large
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
£7,498,020

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