Survivors’ Voice Forum, Engagement and Peer Support Service

Opportunity overview

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a contract with a single Provider to undertake an independent, inclusive and trauma-informed Survivors’ Voice Forum and Peer Support provision for people aged 16 and over with lived experience of domestic abuse, sexual harm and violence against women and girls (VAWG). The provision must also actively seek to ensure that the voices and experiences of male survivors are visible and appropriately represented alongside those of other survivors. The provision will create meaningful and accessible opportunities for survivors to connect, contribute and influence change, enabling diverse lived experiences to inform local practice, commissioning and strategic priorities. It will also create opportunities for survivors who wish to develop their involvement through peer, representative, leadership and co-production roles. The Contract will commence on 1st April 2027. The initial Contract term will be for two years, with the option for the Council to extend the Contract for one further year. The procurement is being undertaken as an Above Threshold procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using the open procedure. The scope is classified as a light touch services procurement. For further information please download and review the tender documents available. The submission deadline for this tender is 12noon on 08/12/2026.

Lot LOT-0000 — Contract lot

Estimated lot value including VAT: £232k

Award criterion: Quality: 90%

Award criterion: Price: 10%

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 April 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Maximum term ends: 31 March 2030

Extension: The Contract will commence on 1st April 2027. The initial Contract term will be for two years, with the option for the Council to extend the Contract for one further year. Bidders should note that funding for Year 3 has not currently been approved or secured. There is therefore no guarantee that the extension will be exercised or what level of funding may ultimately be available.

Contracting authority

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Town Hall, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2TA, UKE31, United Kingdom Contact: Katie Tomlinson Email: katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk Website: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition

Special regime: Light Touch Regime

Clarification deadline: 1 December 2026 at 12:00 pm

Submission deadline: 8 December 2026 at 12:00 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

How to submit

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