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Lot 1 - Refuge Service (including advice, information, and advocacy) to Women and Children fleeing domestic violence and abuse

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Lot 1 - Refuge Service (including advice, information, and advocacy) to Women and Children fleeing domestic violence and abuse" has been facilitated by Wolverhampton City Council, located in the UK region of West Midlands (UKG39). The contracting process falls under the 'services' industry category, particularly focusing on social work services with accommodation, guided by the CPV code 85311000. The procurement was initiated under the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the council's contract procedure rules. The contract is currently in the award stage, as indicated by the recent update on 10th July 2025, and it has been extended for an additional 12 months starting from 2nd July 2025 due to significant recent changes in the national landscape regarding domestic abuse.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, advocacy, and support services, looking to engage in community-centric ventures and support initiatives for vulnerable populations. Organisations that have a firm understanding of domestic abuse support, and those classified as SMEs, such as The Haven Wolverhampton, the current supplier, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The extension of the contract allows time for a comprehensive review and redesign of services, which might open avenues for businesses that can offer innovative support mechanisms aligning with the changed legal and strategic landscape introduced by new domestic abuse-related legislation.

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Notice Title

Lot 1 - Refuge Service (including advice, information, and advocacy) to Women and Children fleeing domestic violence and abuse

Notice Description

Lot Information

Refuge Service (including advice, information, and advocacy) to Women and Children fleeing domestic violence and abuse

An above threshold procurement process under Light Touch Regime was undertaken in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039011-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,979,924 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emran Salah
Contact Email
emran.salah2@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HAVEN WOLVERHAMPTON

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