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

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is looking for suppliers for care work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £1,104,590 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 14 months, up to 50 months with extensions, starting 18 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 90% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 25 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Overview South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a delivery partner for the provision of a Child Focused Courts: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service across South Yorkshire. Child Focused Courts represents significant change to private law children cases. The model aims to improve the experience and outcomes for children and families, particularly adult and child victims of domestic abuse. It focuses on early identification of risk, increased engagement with children and bespoke support for victims, all within a streamlined court process. Within the model, there is a funded pathway for Cafcass or local authorities to refer victims of domestic abuse to specialist agencies for IDVAs to provide expert risk assessment and support.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 11 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,104,590 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 October 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 097918-2026
30 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103223-2026

About the buyer

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

114

Awards

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From notice 097918-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026, last updated 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.