How to win: Domestic Abuse Victim Support Services in Derby City

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The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire (PCC) with Derby City Council are looking to commission a provider/s to deliver high-quality, effective domestic abuse support services for victims and survivors of all ages and genders across all levels of risk (standard, medium and high). Services must be accessible, trauma-informed and work to improve the safety of victims, supporting them to recover and move forward with their lives. Services will cover Derby City only. This service will be mobilised in two phases. Phase 1, the standard/ medium risk service, is expected to mobilise from 1 April 2027. Phase 2, for the high risk IDVA service, is expected to commence from 1 October 2027. The initial contract period will be until March 2029 with a further option of three 12-month extensions. This engagement is being undertaken to explore ideas and seek information through responses from stakeholders to: • Ensure any future services are well designed, effective and safe, delivering value for money and achieving desired outcomes • Explore options for service model delivery • Consider the advantages and disadvantages of two commissioning options • Make the best use of the combined domes

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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