Award

25025 Domestic Abuse Target Hardening Service for Cambridgeshire County Council

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 14:47

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 17:31

Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Cambridgeshire County Council’s Domestic Abuse Target Hardening Service, classified under the health and social work services industry, is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at up to £756,000, aims to provide security enhancements such as lock changes, security equipment installation, and assessments for domestic abuse survivors residing in Cambridgeshire, UK. The winning supplier, SAFE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, has been pending awarding status since 10th October 2025. The open procurement procedure, characterised by light-touch regulation, supports an initial contract period starting from 1st January 2026 through to 31st March 2029, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. Bidders had until 29th August 2025 to submit tenders, with a standstill period in effect until 22nd October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in security services and social work, catering to vulnerable groups. Companies that have expertise in providing sensitive and protective services within a defined budget of up to £120,000 per annum are well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate business growth by expanding service offerings, building a portfolio of government contracts, and enhancing reputation in community service delivery. The project's nature offers potential long-term engagement through available extensions, solidifying future business prospects with the council.

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Notice Title

25025 Domestic Abuse Target Hardening Service for Cambridgeshire County Council

Notice Description

The Authority tendered for a company to provide security items and fittings for survivors of domestic abuse to protect them further in their own homes. This included the changing of locks, installation of security equipment and security assessments. The ceiling price for this contract is PS120,000 per annum and will be for an initial term of 39 Months (3 years, 3 months). There are two 12 month extensions available for this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available. The Council at it's sole discretion may extend the contract with 3 month's notice. If the council does not wish to extend the agreement beyond its initial term then it will expire.

Planning Information

This market engagement process consists of a single questionnaire to be completed by potential bidders. The council will also be taking note of the levels of interest in this project to help with estimating our timelines for the procurement process. Please follow this link to access the tender documents and register interest in the procurement process: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=bb6f89f5-3845-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064295-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-11-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFE PARTNERSHIP

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