Survivors’ Voice Forum, Engagement and Peer Support Service

Description

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.

Key facts

Procedure

Below threshold - open competition

Lots

1

Submit via

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110831&TID100115827&B=

Clarification questions by

1 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT

Contact

Katie Tomlinson

katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk

+44 0126000000

Value incl. VAT

£232k

Category

services