Award

Domestic Abuse Refuge Service for the London Borough of Barnet

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 12:05

TenderUpdate

01 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 08:32

Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse Refuge Service" under the public procurement category. This service aligns with the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy for Barnet. The procurement process was an open procedure, allowing for transparent and competitive bidding. The service contract, valued at approximately £972,558, is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and will extend through to 31st March 2027, with potential renewals allowing for continuation until 2030. Solace Woman's Aid, a large-scale organisation, has been awarded the contract, which includes the provision of a refuge service within London, specifically targeting social work with accommodation and community service provision.

This tender offers compelling potential for business growth, particularly for service providers experienced in delivering social services with accommodation. Firms within the social work sector, especially those providing community-based support, would find this opportunity ideal for expanding their operations and demonstrating their capability in handling sensitive community projects. The open procedure procurement method ensures that post-award, there is ample chance for market engagement and feedback, making it a beneficial contract for large agencies keen on collaborative service delivery. This tender also emphasises social service providers contributing to community betterment, thus enhancing their brand reputation alongside fulfilling strategic social objectives.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Refuge Service for the London Borough of Barnet

Notice Description

Domestic Abuse Refuge Service Contract Reference: 957575287 In line with the outcomes proposed by the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy for Barnet, the London Borough of Barnet is preparing to commission the Domestic Abuse Refuge Service under its Domestic Abuse Services offer. To access and register https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=G55BU6438A To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1003971892

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority is looking for potential service provider to be awarded a contract for a period of 4 years, with break clauses at months 12, 24 and 36.

Planning Information

Domestic Abuse Refuge Service Contract Reference: 957575287 In line with the outcomes proposed by the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy for Barnet, the London Borough of Barnet is preparing to commission the Domestic Abuse Refuge Service under its Domestic Abuse Services offer. The Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified providers to attend a market engagement event to provide an overview of the Council’s commissioning intentions. Event Details: Date: Thursday, 4th September 2025 Time: 15:00 to 16:30 Location: Online via MS Teams This event will provide an overview of our vision for this service in Barnet, outline the proposed service models, discuss the procurement process, and offer an opportunity for providers to contribute feedback and ask questions. To register and confirm your attendance: Please email Nadia Costa (commissioner) Nadia.costa@barnet.gov.uk with the subject line: Market event – Refuge Service, by the 31st August. --------------

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000252-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,465 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£810,465 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£2,755,611 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nadia.costa@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLACE WOMANS AID

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