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

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is seeking a provider to deliver a Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service across Cumbria.

The service forms part of the Child Focused Courts model, which is designed to improve the experience and outcomes of private law children cases. The model places particular emphasis on supporting children and families, including adult and child victims of domestic abuse, through earlier identification of risk, greater engagement with children and tailored support within a streamlined court process.

Under the model, Cafcass and local authorities will be able to refer victims of domestic abuse to specialist agencies, enabling Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) to provide expert risk assessment and specialist support.

The estimated contract value includes the potential extension period.

Contract Information

Buyer – The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria

Deadline – 2 September 2026 – 12:00

Contract Value – £167,000 (excluding VAT)

Delivery Length – 17 November 2026 – 31 March 2028, with the option to extend until 31 March 2029, subject to additional grant funding and provider performance.

Tender Link – https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blpd2/aspx/Home

Evaluation Criteria

The procurement will be evaluated using:

• Technical Quality – 90%
• Social Value – 10%
• Price – 0%

Regulatory Requirements

Not disclosed.

The procurement is being undertaken as a below-threshold open competition under the Light Touch Regime. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This opportunity reflects continued investment in specialist domestic abuse support services, helping to improve outcomes for children and families involved in private law proceedings through dedicated Independent Domestic Violence Adviser support.

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