Notice Information
Notice Title
Specialist Domestic Abuse Services
Notice Description
City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) seeks to procure specialist support services for victims of domestic abuse, including children. Informed by best practice, the new services will respond to local need and recognise the rich diversity of the city. In accordance with Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the new services will respond to the duty on local authorities to provide support for all victims of domestic abuse and their children within safe and relevant accommodation. They will also be expected to make a key contribution to Wolverhampton's response to children affected by domestic abuse as victims in their own right, as set out in the Act (2021). CWC is seeking to procure the following services: Lot 1: Domestic abuse specialist support in safe accommodation. 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. The procurement procedure will be the open, above threshold procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and it will be designated light touch in accordance with section 9 of PA23.
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 communityThis service will provide specialist support for women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse living in the community. The provider will offer trauma-informed, accessible, and culturally appropriate support, while also adopting a proactive approach to community outreach and early intervention. The service will integrate closely with the safe accommodation offer to facilitate continuity of care, reduce (re-)escalation of risk, and promote ongoing recovery.
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 menThe successful provider will deliver tailored support for male victims of domestic abuse through in-reach to a minimum of three male safe accommodation units (accommodation provided by CWC), along with community-based interventions. The provider will offer trauma-informed, culturally appropriate interventions including outreach, advocacy, and safety planning to promote recovery and long-term wellbeing. They will address the specific needs of male victims through inclusive, non-judgmental, and accessible provision.
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 homeThe successful provider will provide support and target hardening for victims of domestic abuse who wish to remain in their own homes. The provider will deliver tailored security measures, safety planning and support to reduce risk, enhance stability, improve safety and reduce homelessness caused by 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.
Specialist counselling and therapy support for adult victims of domestic abuse.The successful provider will provide specialist counselling and therapeutic support for adult victims of domestic abuse, addressing trauma, improving emotional wellbeing, and encouraging recovery. Interventions will be trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and tailored to individual needs.
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/084394-2025
- 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
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
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 28 Jan 20265 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 20 Nov 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WOLVERHAMPTON
- Postcode
- WV1 1SH
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084394-2025
18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062698-2025
7th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053510-2025
3rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026423-2025
23rd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2025
21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Appendix B: Lot 1 - Service specification. Appendix B: Lot 1 -Pricing Schedule. Appendix B: Lot 2 - Service specification. Appendix B: Lot 3 - Service specification. Appendix B: Lot 4 - Service specification. Appendix B: Lot 5 - Service specification. Appendix D: Contract Terms and Conditions. CWC24119 - Invitation to Tender. CWC24119 - Instruction to Tender. CWC24119 - Market Engagement Pack.
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