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Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS)

Kent County Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 22 Oct 2026, 12:41.

Opportunity overview

The overarching objective of this commission is to bring together all related domestic abuse contracts which have previously been purchased in a fragmented way due to how funding has been announced and received over the existing contract term. It will commission services under a single, unified contractual arrangement, ensuring a seamless and coordinated pathway of support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Kent whilst recognising the need to consider lotting and acknowledging and reducing barriers for SMEs to access the opportunity in so far that it does not provide diminished value. By integrating services in this way, the new commissioning approach aims to eliminate fragmentation, simplify access to crucial resources, and provide a consistent, person-centred experience for individuals and families at every stage of their journey. The full requirement can be found within associated tender documents.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80500000 — Training services
  • CPV80510000 — Specialist training services
  • CPV80511000 — Staff training services
  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services
  • CPV85310000 — Social work services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation
  • CPV85312000 — Social work services without accommodation
  • CPV85320000 — Social services

Lots

  • Training, Education and Awareness (TEA) – Kent Wide£1.1m
  • The Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS) - East Kent (Canterbury, Dover, Thanet)£8.4m
  • The Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS) - North Kent (Dartford, Gravesham, Medway)£4.7m
  • The Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS) - Mid Kent (Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe, Swale)£6.7m
  • The Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS) - West Kent (Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells)£7.3m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CN260248
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
13 Nov 2026, 23:59

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Is Accelerated
Yes
Accelerated Rationale
Light touch contract
Features
The procurement process KCC is undertaking to procure the required services is a Competitive Flexible Procedure, as permitted under Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. KCC may hereon refer to this Competitive Flexible Procedure as a ‘Traditional Restricted’ Procedure.

Special regime

lightTouch
utilities

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
10 Nov 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
1 Apr 2027, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Please note the respond URL link has been added https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/K24K8U459B
Id
099889-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1 -
Title
Training, Education and Awareness (TEA) – Kent Wide
Description
The service element will foster a trauma-informed, vigilant, and responsive community among both professionals and the wider public regarding domestic abuse. It will provide access to structured training sessions, education, and ongoing awareness campaigns, the following outcomes are anticipated: •Increased identification and early intervention: Staff across statutory, voluntary, and community sectors will be better equipped to recognise signs of domestic abuse, enabling earlier support and reducing escalation of harm. •Enhanced survivor experience: Survivors benefit from a more consistent, supportive response across all services, as professionals demonstrate improved understanding, sensitivity, and effectiveness in their interactions. •Empowered communities: Through targeted awareness campaigns and educational resources, members of the public are better able to identify domestic abuse, challenge harmful behaviours, and seek help or signpost others to support. •Improved multi-agency collaboration: Training and education facilitate shared language, values, and protocols, resulting in better coordination between agencies and more holistic care for those affected by domestic abuse.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,260,000
Amount
1,050,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
as per documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Criterion 1
Description
Detailed in document

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Detailed in documentation
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2
Title
The Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS) - East Kent (Canterbury, Dover, Thanet)
Description
This service element will be split over four lots. Lots will have identical requirements. The requirements are to deliver: •Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in refuge (regardless of risk level) and their accompanying babies, children and young people; •Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in their own home where a Sanctuary Scheme has been applied (regardless of risk level), and their accompanying babies, children and young people; •Community-based support to all victim/survivors (16 years and over) regardless of risk level; Whilst the KCC funding will not be used to fund the accommodation itself, the successful bidder will have the responsibility to source accommodation which will be funded via the Housing Benefit contributions of the individual to fully fund this provision.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
10,059,510.59
Amount
8,382,925.49
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
detailed in documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Criterion 1
Description
in documents

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
detailed in documentation
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3
Title
The Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS) - North Kent (Dartford, Gravesham, Medway)
Description
Lot 3 This service element will be split over four lots. Lots will have identical requirements. The requirements are to deliver: •Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in refuge (regardless of risk level) and their accompanying babies, children and young people; •Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in their own home where a Sanctuary Scheme has been applied (regardless of risk level), and their accompanying babies, children and young people; •Community-based support to all victim/survivors (16 years and over) regardless of risk level; Whilst the KCC funding will not be used to fund the accommodation itself, the successful bidder will have the responsibility to source accommodation which will be funded via the Housing Benefit contributions of the individual to fully fund this provision.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
5,664,789
Amount
4,720,658
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Detailed in documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Criterion 1
Description
In documents

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Detailed in documentation
Entry 4
Id
Lot 4
Title
The Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS) - Mid Kent (Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe, Swale)
Description
Lot 4 - This service element will be split over four lots. Lots will have identical requirements. The requirements are to deliver: •Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in refuge (regardless of risk level) and their accompanying babies, children and young people; •Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in their own home where a Sanctuary Scheme has been applied (regardless of risk level), and their accompanying babies, children and young people; •Community-based support to all victim/survivors (16 years and over) regardless of risk level; Whilst the KCC funding will not be used to fund the accommodation itself, the successful bidder will have the responsibility to source accommodation which will be funded via the Housing Benefit contributions of the individual to fully fund this provision.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,051,493.6
Amount
6,709,578
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Detailed in documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Criterion 1
Description
In documents

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Detailed in documentation
Entry 5
Id
Lot 5
Title
The Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS) - West Kent (Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells)
Description
Lot 5 - This service element will be split over four lots. Lots will have identical requirements. The requirements are to deliver: •Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in refuge (regardless of risk level) and their accompanying babies, children and young people; •Safe accommodation support to all victim/survivors living in their own home where a Sanctuary Scheme has been applied (regardless of risk level), and their accompanying babies, children and young people; •Community-based support to all victim/survivors (16 years and over) regardless of risk level; Whilst the KCC funding will not be used to fund the accommodation itself, the successful bidder will have the responsibility to source accommodation which will be funded via the Housing Benefit contributions of the individual to fully fund this provision.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,720,590.81
Amount
7,267,159.01
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Detailed in documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Criterion 1
Description
In documentation

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Detailed in documentation

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1 -
Related Lot
Lot 1 -

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80510000
Description
Specialist training services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
80511000
Description
Staff training services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311000
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
85320000
Description
Social services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311000
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312000
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
85320000
Description
Social services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311000
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312000
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
85320000
Description
Social services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
Lot 4
Related Lot
Lot 4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312000
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
85320000
Description
Social services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
Lot 5
Related Lot
Lot 5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312000
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
85320000
Description
Social services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
099889-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
22 Oct 2026, 11:34
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Kent County Council
Id
GB-PPON-PLDL-8938-YGYW

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLDL-8938-YGYW

Address

Street Address
Kent County Council | Sessions House, Maidstone
Locality
Maidstone
Postal Code
ME14 1XQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ45

Contact

Name
Matthew Wellard

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Maidstone · UKJ45 · ME14 1XQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ4 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 099811-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 099889-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·