ESCC DR - East Sussex Domestic Abuse Support Service
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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.
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.
The contract has an extension option of up to72 months at the Council's discretion.
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The contract period is four years.
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