Tender: Child-Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Service — Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Family Courts

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The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is seeking a supplier for a Child-Focused Courts Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Support Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The service will provide specialist, trauma-informed support, advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning for adult victim-survivors of domestic abuse who are involved in private family law proceedings within the Child Focused Courts model, working closely with Family Courts, Cafcass, local authorities and other partners to identify and respond to risks early, support victim-survivors throughout court proceedings, and contribute to improved outcomes for children and families; the contract commences 14 January 2027 and runs to 31 March 2028, with the option to extend for up to two further 12 month periods.