This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 10:29

Award

26 Nov 2025 at 13:35

TenderUpdate

21 Aug 2025 at 12:53

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 09:08

PlanningUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 13:09

PlanningUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 13:08

PlanningUpdate

06 Aug 2025 at 09:51

Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 10:20

Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is leading a procurement initiative titled "Provision of Safe Supported Accommodation For Those Experiencing Domestic Abuse." This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage as of 17th December 2025, the procurement commenced through an open procedure, with contracts already awarded to HOME GROUP LIMITED for two lots. The contracts were signed on the same date, with services scheduled to start on 1st June 2026 and last until 31st May 2029, with potential extensions. The project aims to provide flexible, trauma-informed support to victim-survivors, addressing various needs linked to domestic abuse and reducing the risk of homelessness.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in providing trauma-informed support. Organisations of various scales, especially VCSE entities, could benefit from participating due to the focus on offering specialised accommodation-based support services. The inclusion of multiple lots allows businesses to tailor their bids to specific service needs, increasing their chances of winning portions of the contract. The prospect for extensions further enhances the long-term business growth potential, ensuring sustained income streams and opportunities to foster partnerships within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Safe Supported Accommodation For Those Experiencing Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

The purpose of the service is to provide an accommodation-based housing related support service delivered to meet the needs of those experiencing domestic abuse. The Service Provider will work with victim-survivors to reduce the risk of homelessness, address and support other aspects of their lives whilst maintaining positive relationships through a trauma informed approach. The tailored support will be flexible, determined by the victim-survivor's needs and service user led.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Women's Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation 24/7

Lot 1 - Women's Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation 24/7 (8 Units)

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion

Lot 2 - Young Females Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation for 18-25 year olds 24/7

Lot 2 - Young Females Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation for 18-25 year olds 24/7 (6 Units)

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion

Lot 3 - Women's Multiple and Complex Needs - Safe Accommodation 24/7

Lot 3 - Women's Multiple and Complex Needs - Safe Accommodation 24/7 (12 Units)

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion

Lot 4 - Dispersed safe accommodation with/without children

Lot 4 - Dispersed safe accommodation with/without children. (20 Units)

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion

Planning Information

The event will be held online via teams on Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 9:30-11:00am If you would like to attend the Market Engagement Event, can you please register your interest by completing and returning the Market Engagement Questionnaire on the OPEN Platform reference: OPEN20251316 by 5pm on Monday 28th July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05643a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083663-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,569,130 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,569,130 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,922,688 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,922,688 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gateshead Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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