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CWC24119 - Specialist Domestic Abuse Services

Wolverhampton City Council

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 15:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 13:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 09:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 12:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 09:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has completed a procurement process for Specialist Domestic Abuse Services, using an open procedure under the light touch regime according to the Procurement Act 2023. The Council has awarded contracts for various lots, including support for domestic abuse victims in safe accommodation and community-based services for women, men, and counselling for adults. The process, which involved a voluntary standstill period ending on 29th April 2026, aims to provide comprehensive support informed by best practices and meet local needs in Wolverhampton. The contracts start on 2nd July 2026 and offer provisions for renewal with potential extensions, impacting the region of UKG39, United Kingdom, within the health and social work services sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, as evidenced by all awarded contracts going to small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services or with expertise in bespoke counselling, safety planning, and supporting complex needs would find this procurement landscape conducive to their business objectives. Additionally, those businesses focused on creating social value and promoting recovery, independence, and stability for victims, while addressing diversity and inclusion, would excel in this environment, supporting Wolverhampton’s strategic responses to domestic abuse challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC24119 - Specialist Domestic Abuse Services

Notice Description

The procurement was an open, above threshold procedure in accordance with the light touch regime as set out in section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. Although the services identified fall under Sections 9 and 10 of the Procurement Act 2023, the Council has chosen to observe a voluntary standstill period in accordance with Section 51 of the Act. CWC has procured the following services: Lot 2: Domestic abuse specialist support for women and their children in the community. Lot 3: Domestic abuse specialist support for men. Lot 4: Sanctuary support for victims of domestic abuse at home. Lot 5: Specialist counselling and therapy support for adult victims of domestic abuse

Lot Information

Domestic abuse specialist support in safe accommodation

The successful provider will provide specialist domestic abuse support within safe accommodation settings (across a minimum of 28 units). The provider will offer trauma-informed, person-centred interventions alongside a safe physical space to encourage recovery, independence, and empowerment. Through a step down and move-on pathway, the service will aim to support victims into longer-term, stable housing, and help victims to thrive in a life free from abuse. This service will also provide accommodation-based support for victims with complex needs (across an additional minimum of four units), who are often unable to access support in traditional refuge settings. 32 Units in total. The Total Contract Value (TCV) shown below includes the estimated service cost of PS2.8m and the estimated accommodation costs over the lifetime of the contract.

Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 2 (Two) separate extension options of up to 2 (Two) year periods.

Domestic abuse specialist support for women and their children in the community

Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 2 (Two) separate extension options of up to 2 (Two) year periods.

Domestic abuse specialist support for men

Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 2 (Two) separate extension options of up to 2 (Two) year periods.

Sanctuary support for victims of domestic abuse at home

Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 1 (one) extension option of up to a 2 (Two) year period.

Specialist counselling and therapy support for adult victims of domestic abuse.

Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 1 (one) extension option of up to a 2 (Two) year period.

Planning Information

Individual drop-in slots via Microsoft Teams will be held on: • 15 October 2025 from 2-3pm To register your interest in attending an engagement event, please complete and submit the form available at https://forms.office.com/e/b35eyEtygp. Alternatively, you may send your organisation's name and a contact email address to safer@wolverhampton.gov.uk. An invite for the event(s) you specify will be forwarded to the address you provide.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035722-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,460,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,460,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,965,524 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wolverhampton City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Base 25

Black Country Women's Aid

THE HAVEN WOLVERHAMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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