Kent County Council: Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS)

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Kent County Council

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PLDL-8938-YGYW

Address:

Kent County Council | Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK

Contact name:

Matthew Wellard

Email:

Matthew.Wellard@kent.gov.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

Traditional restricted procedure, with all those that pass the Conditions of Participation invited to submit a Tender.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes

Dynamic market:

No

Special regime:

Light touch

Scope

Title:

Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS)

Reference number:

CN260248

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

Procurement of an integrated domestic abuse service, planned across 5 Lots. Covering training, education and awareness (TEA), Safe Accommodation, and Community Support.

• Lot 1 - Training, Education and Awareness (TEA) – Kent Wide
• Lot 2 - KIFDAS Safe Accommodation for Babies, Children, Young People and Adults and Community Support for Adults – East Kent
• Lot 3 - KIFDAS Safe Accommodation for Babies, Children, Young People and Adults and Community Support for Adults– North Kent
• Lot 4 - KIFDAS Safe Accommodation for Babies, Children, Young People and Adults and Community Support for Adults– Mid Kent
• Lot 5 - KIFDAS Safe Accommodation for Babies, Children, Young People and Adults and Community Support for Adults– West Kent (Note Community Support will only be provided in Maidstone)

Total value (estimated):

GBP 38,660,000 excluding VAT

GBP 46,392,000 including VAT

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided

Lots

Description:

The service element will foster a more 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.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Value (estimated):

GBP 1,630,000 excluding VAT

GBP 1,956,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/02/2028 to 31/01/2031

CPV classifications:

80000000 - Education and training services.

80500000 - Training services.

80510000 - Specialist training services.

80511000 - Staff training services.

85000000 - Health and social work services.

85300000 - Social work and related services.

85310000 - Social work services.

85320000 - Social services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/01/2034

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Description:

This service element will be split over four lots 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;

• Lot 2 - KIFDAS Safe Accommodation for Babies, Children, Young People and Adults and Community Support for Adults – East Kent
• Lot 3 - KIFDAS Safe Accommodation for Babies, Children, Young People and Adults and Community Support for Adults– North Kent
• Lot 4 - KIFDAS Safe Accommodation for Babies, Children, Young People and Adults and Community Support for Adults– Mid Kent
• Lot 5 - KIFDAS Safe Accommodation for Babies, Children, Young People and Adults and Community Support for Adults– West Kent (Note Community Support will only be provided in Maidstone)

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Value (estimated):

GBP 37,030,000 excluding VAT

GBP 44,436,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/02/2028 to 31/01/2031

CPV classifications:

85000000 - Health and social work services.

85300000 - Social work and related services.

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation.

85320000 - Social services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/01/2034

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated):

05/10/2026

Enquiry deadline:

05/10/2026 Time: 12.00

Deadline for requests to participate:

16/10/2026 Time: 12.00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

05/04/2027

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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