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Child Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service within the county’s Family Courts

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
East of England
Open procedure
14 January 2027 to 31 March 2028

Trauma-informed support for adult victim-survivors of domestic abuse involved in private family law proceedings under the Child Focused Courts model. Includes advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning throughout court proceedings, with coordination across Family Courts, Cafcass, local authorities and other relevant partners to identify and address risks early.

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Closes in 1 day· 13 October 2026

Estimated value: £648k; Buyer estimate
Published: 24 August 2026; Find a Tender
Deadline: 13 October 2026; 1 day left
Contract length: 15 months; Ends 31 March 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist domestic abuse advocacy and support for victim-survivors involved in private family court proceedings.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
24 August 2026
Deadline for bids1 day left
13 October 2026
Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
Contract starts
14 January 2027

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The buyer

Type: Other public body
IDVA contracts, 24 months: 1
Open IDVA tenders: 1
Typical IDVA contract: £738k

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How it compares

Smaller than the typical IDVA contract (£649k).

Open for 20 days, shorter than most IDVA tenders (32 days).

Cite this tender

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3861020/child-focused-court-independent-domestic-violence-adviser-idva-support-service-w
Buyer reference: 7F-2026-C035
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06eab9
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Child Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service within the county’s Family Courts. Tender, 24 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3861020/child-focused-court-independent-domestic-violence-adviser-idva-support-service-w (accessed 12 October 2026).