Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Needs Assessment
Isle of Wight CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
16 September 2026
21 days remaining
Published
21 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Isle of Wight Council is seeking to commission an external provider to deliver a Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Needs Assessment to inform future commissioning, service development and strategic planning.The Needs Assessment must be delivered within the agreed contract period (approximately 4–6 months). Timely delivery will depend on effective mobilisation, data access and stakeholder engagement.Tender Documents are available at https://procontract.due-north.com/.
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The Isle of Wight Council wants an external provider to carry out a Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Needs Assessment over 4‑6 months to help shape future services and strategic plans.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience delivering domestic abuse and/or sexual violence needs assessments for local authorities or similar bodies
- Ability to mobilise quickly, access relevant data sources and engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Capacity to produce a full written report with actionable recommendations within the 4‑6 month contract period
- Compliance with data protection and safeguarding standards (e.g., GDPR, DBS checks where required)
- Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Collect and analyse quantitative data on domestic abuse and sexual violence incidents on the Isle of Wight
- Conduct qualitative research – interviews, focus groups or workshops with survivors, service users, providers and other stakeholders
- Map existing services, gaps and unmet needs
- Develop a detailed written Needs Assessment report including evidence‑based recommendations for future commissioning, service development and strategic planning
- Provide interim progress updates and a final presentation to the Council’s commissioning team
How to Read This Tender
- 1Read the ‘Scope of Work’ section first – it tells you exactly what the Council expects you to deliver and by when
- 2Check the ‘Evaluation Criteria’ (if provided) to see which factors (price, experience, methodology, social value) will be scored highest
- 3Note any mandatory evidence required (e.g., case studies, CVs, insurance certificates) and prepare those documents before you start the bid
- 4Watch out for deadlines linked to data access – the notice stresses that timely delivery depends on getting data early, so outline how you’ll secure it
- 5Look for any references to confidentiality or safeguarding – you’ll need to demonstrate compliance with GDPR and DBS requirements
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a specialist consultant or academic who has expertise in domestic abuse research to strengthen your methodology without inflating costs
- Highlight any social value you can bring, such as employing local staff, using survivor‑led approaches or delivering community outreach as part of the assessment
- If the contract value is high, consider forming a consortium with another small firm to meet capability thresholds while still retaining a lead‑SME role
Likely incumbents
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Go South Coast Ltd
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Experian Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 29 Jun 2026ends 29 Jun 2028£10,000
total awarded
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Isle of Wight CouncilKey Dates
Published
21 August 2026
Submission deadline
16 September 2026
Source
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