Award

ASC0317 - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Feasibility Study

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 11:26

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully awarded the contract for the "ASC0317 - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Feasibility Study". This procurement process aimed to evaluate the feasibility of providing safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims and has now reached the award stage. The council, situated in Leicester, seeks to abide by its statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and other related regulations. The contract commenced on 8th October 2025, with services delivered by Iceni Projects. This procurement falls under the category of 'Other community, social and personal services' and took place as an open competition below the threshold. Such provisions are crucial for ensuring victims receive adequate support within the prescribed timeline, spanning until 12th January 2026.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and community services designed to support victims of domestic abuse. Particularly, businesses that specialise in equal opportunities consultancy and community service solutions may find it advantageous to explore collaborative opportunities with Leicester City Council. Such procurements not only contribute to community welfare but also enhance the expertise and market presence of businesses involved. As the council leads the Leicester Domestic Abuse Locality Partnership Board, experienced consultancy suppliers could benefit from providing innovative approaches to shelter and support services, aligning with the city’s commitment to comprehensive and accessible assistance for affected individuals.

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Notice Title

ASC0317 - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (the Authority) undertook a procurement process to find a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Feasibility Study. The procurement of this service has now concluded and the contract awarded. Services procured were as detailed in the tender documentation. Leicester City Council has a statutory responsibility to provide safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims (adult and child). The responsibility is laid down in the Domestic abuse Act 2021. There are related duties in the Housing Act 1996 and the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The provision of support is for all victims of domestic abuse including their children, regardless of their relevant protected characteristics, within 'relevant' accommodation (as defined by the Domestic Abuse Support (Relevant Accommodation and Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Sanctuary Schemes) (Amendment) Regulations 2021). The new duties (contained in Part 4 of the 2021 Act) on relevant local authorities aim to ensure victims of domestic abuse have access to the right accommodation-based support when they need it. Please note the contract commenced on 8th October 2025 and was signed at a later date though due to the system, the precise dates could not be inputted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056368
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080070-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Liane Pereira
Contact Email
liane.pereira@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICENI PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080070-2025
    5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041822-2025
    22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2189ce0d-4b66-f011-813a-005056b64545
    Leicester City Council 'The Authority' as lead for the Leicester Domestic Abuse Locality Partnership Board, would like to contract a consultancy supplier to establish if it would be in the best long-term interests of the Council to adopt an alternative method of delivering the domestic abuse safe accommodation provision, or continue as is. The Authority has a statutory responsibility to provide safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims (adult and child). The responsibility is laid down in the Domestic abuse Act 2021, with related duties in the Housing Act 1996 & the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The provision of support is for all victims of domestic abuse including their children, regardless of their relevant protected characteristics, within 'relevant' accommodation (as defined by the Domestic Abuse Support (Relevant Accommodation & Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Sanctuary Schemes) (Amendment) Regulations 2021).

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