Tender

Women's Supported Accommodation

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

22 Jan 2026 at 13:06

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 11:48

Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:51

Planning

02 Apr 2025 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is leading an active procurement process titled "Women’s Supported Accommodation." This initiative falls under the category of health and social work services and is situated in the London region (UKI32), United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, employing an open procedure method, and includes multiple lots focused on providing specialised support and accommodation for women experiencing issues such as mental health challenges, domestic abuse, and physical health needs. The tender period is set to close on 26th January 2026, with subsequent awards by 8th April 2026. The contract period will begin on 1st May 2026 and run until 30th June 2029, with a possible extension of up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in accommodation-based support services tailored to women facing complex and high-risk needs. Organisations involved in providing mental health support, domestic violence refuge services, or related fields can benefit greatly from engaging in this procurement. Additionally, the tender specifies suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, making it an ideal opportunity for a wide range of service providers to expand their portfolio and contribute to socially responsible initiatives. Potential bidders should demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality, innovative services that align with Westminster City Council’s objectives of empowering vulnerable women through recovery-focused, resilient support solutions.

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Notice Title

Women's Supported Accommodation

Notice Description

Multi lots to provide support and accommodation for women including specialisms in mental health, domestic abuse and physical health and refuge services. Suppliers please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline notice only and is not a current opportunity. Further information will be provided in subsequent notices.

Lot Information

Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Multiple Disadvantage Accommodation-Based Support

This provision will be specifically designed for women who are experiencing, or have a history of, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and multiple disadvantage. The accommodation must be staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and equipped to support women with complex and high-risk needs.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract is 3 years with a permitted extension of 2 years. The maximum term for all 3 lots is 5 years.

Mental Health and Multiple Disadvantage Accommodation-Based Support

The Authority requires 40 units of accommodation-based support under this Lot. While the Authority's contract will cover support services only, bidders must demonstrate their ability to provide suitable accommodation--either directly, through a consortium, or via sub-contracting arrangements. Accommodation costs will be met through rent and Housing Benefit. The Authority will not be party to any licence or lease agreements between the Provider and the accommodation landlord, and such arrangements will fall outside the scope of the contract. To be eligible, tender submissions requires 40 units with a minimum of 10 units of accommodation-based support located within a single site

Renewal: The initial term of the contract is 3 years with a permitted extension of 2 years. The maximum term for all 3 lots is 5 years.

Domestic Abuse Refuge for Women and Children Accommodation-Based Support

The Authority is seeking a single Provider to deliver support services only for a Domestic Abuse Refuge Service within the borough of Westminster. This service will provide: Support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse, delivered Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a robust out-of-hours response in place.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract is 3 years with a permitted extension of 2 years. The maximum term for all 3 lots is 5 years.

Planning Information

The date of the online consultation workshop event will be Thursday 24th April at 3pm to 4.30pm. The workshop will explore the commissioning of Westminster based supported accommodation opportunities for women-only and is primarily aimed at existing and potential suppliers of these services, and suppliers of associated accommodation for Westminster women service users . It will also explore the timescales for procurements the implementation of the recently adapted Responsible Procurement policy and its impact on tenders To request your attendance please register - by end of 22nd April 2025 with schaudhry1@westminster.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005748-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£11,924,302 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,924,302 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-05

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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