Tender: Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment Consultancy – Birmingham City Council (6-month contract starting 7 Dec 2026)

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Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier to conduct a thorough domestic abuse needs assessment for the city. The commission requires a well‑evidenced written report, supported by qualitative and quantitative data, that provides a comprehensive and honest picture of the prevalence of domestic abuse and the response across agencies in Birmingham, reviews changes over the past three years and expected changes in the next three years, and identifies gaps or needs in new communities. The assessment must go beyond the duty in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 to cover the full continuum of prevention, support and crisis stages, and must include mapping current domestic abuse pathways across criminal justice services, children’s services, health, housing/homelessness, education, adult social care and other relevant agencies, including both commissioned and non‑commissioned services and the exempt accommodation sector. The contract will commence on 7 December 2026 and will run for six months.