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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:40

TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 12:04

Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 12:28

Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is overseeing the procurement of Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services. This initiative falls within the health and social services industry category, focusing on various support lots specifically designed for diverse community needs, including ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. Located in Manchester, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 12th February 2026. Lots are in place for safe accommodation and community support, and contracts are set to begin on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions available. The procurement method employed is the open procedure under light-touch regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks and offering opportunities for renewal at the end of each contractual year.

The procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for organisations in the social services domain, particularly those specialising in domestic violence and abuse support. Various projects have been awarded to well-established suppliers, including SAHELI, The Pankhurst Trust, Jigsaw Support, and Victim Support, evidencing diverse engagement. This tender caters to SMEs and voluntary community sector entities, emphasising quality, social value, and environmental impact alongside pricing. Disqualified businesses with expertise in social work and those capable of meeting intersecting community needs may find this procurement suitable, fostering enhanced service delivery while addressing crucial community challenges.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services

Notice Description

Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services The procurement encompasses the following lots: Lot 1 Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (LGBTQ+ Community) Lot 2 Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Ethnic Minority) Lot 3 Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors of DV&A Lot 4 Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Intersecting Needs) Lot 5 Support for Victims and Survivors experiencing DV&A (Community) Lot 6 Support for Adults experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation) Lot 7 Support for Children experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation)

Lot Information

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (LGBTQ+ Community)

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (LGBTQ+ Community) All information is included in the Specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Ethnic Minority)

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Ethnic Minority) All information is included in the Specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors of DV&A

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors of DV&A All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Intersecting Needs)

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Intersecting Needs) All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Support for Victims and Survivors experiencing DV&A (Community)

Support for Victims and Survivors experiencing DV&A (Community) All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Support for Adults experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation)

Support for Adults experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation) All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Support for Children experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation)

Support for Children experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation) All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Planning Information

Manchester City Council is seeking to engage with existing and potential providers of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) support and accommodation services. We are hosting a market engagement event to outline our plans for the upcoming retender of our DVA contracts. Event Details: Venue: Friend's Meeting House 6 Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS Date: Friday 4th July 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Due to venue capacity, attendance is limited to a maximum of two delegates per organisation. If you would like to attend, please reserve your place by completing the following short form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUN0kwSU1QVllQTzFUSzIwWUs0VFVOQ1g4NS4u If you need any further information, please email Shealah Garvey at commissioning.consultation@manchester.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012976-2026
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,737,260 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,737,260 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,970,508 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Jigsaw Support

SAHELI

THE PANKHURST TRUST (INCORPORATING MANCHESTER WOMEN'S AID)

VICTIM SUPPORT

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