Award

Sanctuary Scheme for victims of Domestic Abuse in Milton Keynes

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:39

TenderUpdate

25 Apr 2025 at 07:18

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Sanctuary Scheme for victims of Domestic Abuse in Milton Keynes." This contract, awarded on 1st July 2025, aims to enhance the security of homes for domestic abuse survivors, offering safety and stability without the need for relocation. The awarded supplier is 24-7 Locks Ltd, a Birmingham-based SME. The procurement method was open competition below the threshold, and the contracting process is in the award stage. The contract covers services within the social and community sectors and is set to run until 30th June 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. Key dates included a submission deadline of 15th May 2025, and the contract's maximum extension date to 30th June 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security and social services. Companies with expertise in installing and maintaining security systems, such as locks and alarms, may particularly benefit from engaging in similar public sector contracts. SMEs and enterprises focused on social work and community services can leverage their expertise to secure similar service contracts, enhancing their portfolio and business growth. Such opportunities not only allow businesses to expand within the public sector but also contribute positively to community welfare and support networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sanctuary Scheme for victims of Domestic Abuse in Milton Keynes

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') wishes to commission a suitably qualified and experienced provider of home security measures to deliver a Sanctuary Scheme for survivors of domestic abuse. The service will seek to enable safety, prevent homelessness, and maintain stable housing through the installation of enhanced security measures (e.g. locks, bolts, chains, fire alarms/lock letter boxes) in the homes of survivors of domestic abuse, where it is deemed safe for them to remain in their homes, to so install such measures, and with consent. This will serve as an alternative to relocating away from family, friends, vital support networks and disruption of support from any professional services. Milton Keynes City Council reserve the right not to state the contract value.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: This is 2 year contract with an option to extend for one further year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05074c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069016-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45222300 - Engineering work for security installations

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

24-7 LOCKS

Further Information

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