Award

The provision of Domestic Abuse Services

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 11:28

Award Notice
Tender

24 Sep 2024 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council involved the provision of domestic abuse services, specifically community and accommodation-based support across Blackburn with Darwen. Classified under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000), this open procedure aimed at fostering collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Following the tender period, which concluded on 25 October 2024, the contract was awarded on 1 January 2025, with services set to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in health and social services to expand their service delivery and enhance their portfolio. The awarded contract, valued at £1,212,069, was granted to Blackburn and Darwen District without Abuse, indicating a promising platform for similar organisations to compete in future tenders. The procurement, through an open procedure, underscores its inclusivity to smaller, community-oriented businesses capable of delivering impactful social services within the Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Domestic Abuse Services

Notice Description

The provision of Domestic Abuse Services: Lot 1 - Community Based Support Lot 2 - Accommodation Based Support & Floating Support Services across the whole of Blackburn with Darwen.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f3e5b5d-8189-439c-b581-7328d1ffcb87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d26683-2ad0-497f-99eb-8dd756583b9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,021,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,212,069 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 1DH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBURN AND DARWEN DISTRICT WITHOUT ABUSE

Further Information

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