Tender

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 15:26

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in collaboration with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council, is undertaking the procurement of services aimed at combating Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This joint tender process involves an open procedure, with the procurement divided into three distinct Lots, each attracting bids for services such as Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) coordination, Integrated Support Services, and Harmful Practices Coordination. The procurement value is estimated at £4,847,000 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2026. Businesses interested in participating should note key dates, including a tender closure on 7 January 2026 and contract awards expected by 19 March 2026. The services are categorised under social work without accommodation and will be delivered within the UKI3 region, comprising London councils, enhancing social value alongside a price-quality assessment ratio of 70-30.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the social services sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting vulnerable women and girls, managing multi-agency frameworks, or specialising in domestic abuse prevention. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged due to specific suitability criteria, making it a promising venture for community-focused organisations looking to expand their service delivery in metropolitan areas. The potential for multi-lot applications encourages diverse participation, with each borough managing its sovereign contract. This structure requires providers to demonstrate comprehensive service delivery capabilities, encompassing strategic coordination, community engagement, and professional training elements, setting the stage for impactful collaborations and business growth within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F), acting as lead authority on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) and Westminster City Council (WCC), invites tenders for the recommissioning of services that form part of a Coordinated Community Response to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The procurement is divided into three Lots, and suppliers may submit bids for one or more Lots. Contracts will commence on 1 October 2026 for an initial term of thirty-six months, with the option of two further twelve-month extensions. Lot 1 covers the coordination of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) for high-risk domestic abuse cases. The successful provider will manage the end-to-end MARAC process, including case list preparation, meeting facilitation, timely information-sharing, and the establishment of a MARAC Steering Group to drive continuous improvement and partnership learning. Lot 2 relates to the delivery of an Integrated Support Service for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, and other forms of VAWG. Lot 3 focuses on Harmful Practices Coordination, a strategic and community-facing role designed to identify and respond to harmful practices such as so-called 'honour'-based abuse. The provider will undertake outreach and engagement activities, raise awareness, deliver professional training, and attend MARAC meetings to ensure these cases are not overlooked. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. Each participating borough will enter into its own sovereign contract following the joint tender process. Evaluation will be based on a weighting of seventy per cent for quality and thirty per cent for price, with social value included within the quality criteria for Lots 1 and 2. Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience in delivering VAWG services.All responses and clarifications must be submitted via the capitalEsourcing eProcurement portal. Contracts are scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026.

Lot Information

MARAC Coordination

Provision of end-to-end coordination for Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) for high-risk domestic abuse cases. Responsibilities include managing case lists, convening meetings, ensuring timely information-sharing, and leading a MARAC Steering Group to drive continuous improvement.

Renewal: Optional two years. 1 + 1

VAWG Integrated Support Service (ISS)

Delivery of specialist support for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, and other forms of VAWG. The service will include a robust duty management system, a tiered case management model with Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs), and culturally responsive, trauma-informed support. Partnership or consortia bids are encouraged.

Renewal: Optional two years. 1 + 1

Harmful Practices Coordination

Strategic and community-facing role to identify and respond to harmful practices. Activities include outreach, awareness-raising, professional training, and MARAC attendance

Renewal: Optional two years. 1 + 1

Planning Information

Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster councils will jointly host a Market Engagement session on Wednesday 16th July, 2:00–3:00pm, to introduce the upcoming VAWG services procurement. The session will outline the proposed lot structures, initial service specifications, indicative budgets, and areas for potential growth across the contract term. Following the session, interested providers will have the opportunity to book a 1:1 discussion with commissioners on one of the following dates: - 22nd July: 2:00–2:45pm, 3:00–3:45pm, or 4:00–4:45pm - 23rd July: 12:00–12:45pm, 2:00–2:45pm, or 3:00–3:45pm - 24th July: 10:00–10:45am

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073637-2025
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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,847,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,847,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA (RBKC)

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL (WCC)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk, procurement@rbkc.gov.uk, procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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