Estimated Value
Up to £999,600
Deadline
4 June 2026
Published
8 July 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 places a statutory duty on local authorities to undertake a Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment and provide safe accommodation and support to victims of domestic abuse and their children. There is an identified need for trauma informed counselling and the need for support for victims of domestic abuse as evidenced in the Leicestershire Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment 2021 and the Women's aid Annual Audit 2021.
The contract is for an initial period of 2 years and shall take effect from 01 December 2026 - 30November 2028. The Council may extend this contract beyond the initial term by a further period of 24 months. The contract value is £999,600 per annum (£3,998,400 over 4 years (includes extension provisions)).
Lots (4)
- Lot 1A therapeutic trauma informed counselling service to adult victims/survivors of domestic abuse and therefore extend domestic abuse support across the County to ensure that the needs and vulnerabilities are met
- Lot 2Specialist therapeutic support for children within Leicestershire who are impacted by domestic and or sexual violence/abuse requiring counselling for their long-term recovery
- Lot 3A County Family Service, to provide a range of interventions to help children and young people through their experience(s) of domestic abuse
- Lot 4Outreach support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse by building further capacity within service provisions and aiming to promote and improve support options and choices for victims to remain in their homes, and by reducing waiting lists and waiting times for domestic abuse victims and survivors within outreach services
Regulations cited
- The Domestic Abuse Act 2021
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FreeVa
£999,600
Living Without Abuse
£999,600
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Leicestershire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
8 July 2026
Submission deadline
4 June 2026
Notice type
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