Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 090265-2026
Child Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service within the county’s Family Courts.
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire
- Value
- £648k
- Closes
- 13 Oct 2026 (19 days)
- Where
- East of England
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 14 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2028
In plain English
Cambridgeshire's Police and Crime Commissioner wants a provider to run a Child Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, giving trauma-informed advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning to adult domestic abuse victim-survivors going through private family law cases. The contract runs from 14 January 2027 to 31 March 2028, with the option of two further 12-month extensions, and is worth around £647,837.
Good fit for: Specialist domestic abuse support charities and victim advocacy providers with IDVA-trained staff.
Watch out: Service must be trauma-informed and work directly within the Family Courts alongside Cafcass and local authorities; Single lot covering the whole of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, so no option to bid for part
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What the buyer says
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is seeking to award a Contract for the delivery of a Child Focused Courts Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The service will provide specialist, trauma-informed support, advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning for adult victim-survivors of domestic abuse who are involved in private family law proceedings within the Child Focused Courts model. The service will work closely with Family Courts, Cafcass, local authorities and other relevant partners to identify and respond to risks at an early stage, support victim-survivors throughout court proceedings, and contribute to improved outcomes for children and families. The Contract will commence on 14 January 2027 for an initial period ending 31 March 2028, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each.
Procedure: Open procedure. Published 23 Sep 2026.
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