Tender Notice: DRIVE Project for Bedfordshire

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is seeking to commission a specialist provider to deliver the DRIVE Project model, a nationally recognised, evidence-based intervention for high harm domestic abuse perpetrators. Working with the Seven Force Commercial Team, the OPCC has published a tender notice. We are keen to hear from organisations with the specialist knowledge, capability, and relevant experience to deliver this service. The project forms part of a government funded national approach to reducing serious harm by addressing the behaviours of perpetrators who pose the greatest risk to victims, children, and communities.

How to apply

The service will be commissioned in line with the national DRIVE Service Specification. Local adaptations will be permitted and required where necessary to reflect local need, partnerships, and system arrangements. Oversight and quality assurance will be provided by a 'DRIVE Fellow' to ensure adherence to the DRIVE model.

This opportunity can be found a follows;

1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login
2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section
3. Click 'Register Interest'
4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response.
5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email.

The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Further details can be found at DRIVE Project for Bedfordshire - Find a Tender

Deadline for responses: 13:00hrs on Monday 16^th November 2026