Tender

Invitation to Tender for a Safe Accommodation Service

BURY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council is inviting tenders for a Safe Accommodation Service, primarily focused on providing support to victims and their families, specifically those fleeing harm and domestic violence. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with an open procedure above threshold, highlighting opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the health and social work services category. Located in the United Kingdom, the service is expected to span over 29 months, with a potential 12-month extension. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 5.00 pm on 26th August 2025, and bids are due by 12.00 noon on 4th September 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £380,000 per annum, with an overall estimate of £1,000,000 in GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in support services for domestic violence and safe accommodation solutions. Companies that can propose innovative, effective, and compassionate solutions for survivors' needs, enhancing the existing local support framework, would be well-positioned to compete. The open procurement process welcomes competition, ensuring that suitable businesses have fair access, thereby supporting business growth within the community sector and contributing positively to local social impact initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for a Safe Accommodation Service

Notice Description

Bury Council intends to commission a Provider of Support into Safe Accommodation for victims and their families for a contract period of 29 months with an option of an additional 12 months at the approximately value of PS380K per annum. A core component to this relates to the provision of, and support associated with safe accommodation for those fleeing from harm, and for this to support breaking the cycle of domestic violence. The intent is to commission different components of what is considered self-accommodation, consideration of existing arrangements, and a set of actions to further evolve the local offer to best meet the needs and experiences of survivors. Issue Documentation via The Chest Friday 1st August 2025 Closing Date for Expressions of Interest 5.00 pm on Tuesday 26th August 2025 Via the CHEST/Proactis portal Closing Date for the submission of Clarification Messages through The Chest 5.00 pm on Monday 1st September 2025 Closing time and date for submission of bids 12.00 noon on Thursday 4th September 2025 Via the CHEST/Proactis portal This is a lite touch procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b9eaebd-ed94-458b-8f7c-6cd74c54fb29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfe75c8-a90c-460e-90df-f30ca9c434c7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0EJ
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
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
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

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