MOJ Funded Provision of Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Commissioned Support Services

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire Police has awarded a contract for the provision of domestic abuse and sexual violence support services, specifically Specialist Counselling Services. The contract, which operates under the Light Touch Regime of the PCRs 2015, was directly awarded within a below threshold category. The procurement process concluded at the award stage on 2nd May 2025, with the service provision already commenced from 1st April 2025 and set to run through to 31st March 2026.

Services are to be delivered in the West Midlands, and fall under the guidance and counselling services industry category. This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public sector contracts within social services. The procurement’s direct award method highlights potential for businesses with niche expertise to establish relationships with public authorities like Warwickshire Police.

Enterprises adept in providing rehabilitation, counselling, and comprehensive social services are ideally positioned to compete for such contracts, thereby broadening their service portfolio and enhancing their business growth in the public sector.