Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service – South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a delivery partner to provide an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service across South Yorkshire as part of its Child Focused Courts model.

The service aims to improve outcomes for children and families involved in private law children cases, particularly those affected by domestic abuse. It will support early identification of risks and provide specialist assistance to adult and child victims through referrals from Cafcass or local authorities.

Service Requirements

The appointed provider will deliver specialist IDVA support to victims of domestic abuse referred through the Child Focused Courts pathway.

The service will involve:

• Providing expert domestic abuse risk assessments.
• Delivering specialist support to victims referred by Cafcass or local authorities.
• Supporting adult and child victims involved in private law children cases.
• Helping identify risks at an early stage.
• Providing bespoke support to improve the experience and outcomes of children and families.
• Contributing to the streamlined Child Focused Courts process across South Yorkshire.

Contract Information

• Buyer: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
• Deadline: 24 November 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: £1,104,590 (excluding VAT)
• Contract Value Including VAT: £1,325,508
• Contract Start: 18 January 2027
• Initial Contract End: 1 April 2028
• Possible Extension: Up to three additional 12-month extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability
• Maximum Contract End: 1 April 2031
• Tender Reference: DN833303
• Award Decision Date: 16 December 2026 (estimated)
• Procedure: Open procedure (light-touch regime)
• Tender Portal: ProContract

Supplier Requirements

The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

• Submission Method: Electronic submissions are permitted.
• Submission Language: English.
• Tender Documentation: All associated tender documents are available through the ProContract portal.

Providers should consult the tender documentation for the full service specifications and any additional participation requirements.

Evaluation Criteria

• Quality: 90%
• Social Value: 10%

Commercial Relevance

This opportunity offers a potential contract for domestic abuse support organisations, specialist IDVA providers and charities experienced in supporting victims of domestic abuse. Organisations with expertise in risk assessment, child-focused services and working with families involved in court proceedings may find this opportunity particularly relevant.

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