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Safer Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Abuse

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2025 at 11:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of safer accommodation for victims of domestic abuse, classified under the industry category "Social work services with accommodation" (CPV: 85311000). The service aims to support victim-survivors of domestic abuse with specialist housing and emotional support services across England, United Kingdom. Key procurement stages included the tender end date on 21st November 2023 and a contract period from 3rd June 2024 to 2nd June 2028. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, and the awarded contracts, worth £1,000,000, were officially announced on 13th February 2024 and published on 10th March 2025. The contracts were awarded to Panahghar Safehouse and Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and charities specialising in domestic abuse support services. Businesses that offer specialised accommodation, including facilities for BAME victims, larger families, and individuals with disabilities, are well-suited to compete in this market. Additionally, organisations focused on providing comprehensive support that includes both emotional and practical assistance will find this tender particularly relevant. The awarded contract value and the long contract period offer substantial financial and operational stability for businesses that secure such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safer Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

This service provision is to provide victim-survivors of DA with Safe Accommodation support services as defined in Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act. This Service will provide domestic abuse specialist support, housing management functions and support to victims in shared/dispersed safe accommodation across the county. This type of accommodation provision is intended as a short-term option. It is expected for service users to remain in the accommodation for no more than 12 months, to which it is expected that the awarding body supports those service users until they have access to more stable accommodation. The accommodation will be for victims who want to leave an abusive relationship but need emotional and practical support through the process; and/ or victims who need to leave their accommodation immediately for their own and/or their dependent children's safety whilst a permanent safe place to live is found. The service will be split into three types of accommodation: - Lot 1: Specialist Accommodation for BAME Victims - Lot 2: Generic, Accessible Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Abuse (Larger families, Families with Pets, Families with older male children and Accessible accommodation for those with disabilities) - Lot 3: Specialist Accommodation for Male Victims

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1680a5b1-cf6f-4a1f-968f-a4a0622a3bc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Baz Mistry
Contact Email
baz.mistry@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163055119

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PANAHGHAR SAFEHOUSE

WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE

Further Information

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