Award

Female only support service for vulnerable women

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Female only support service for vulnerable women" was conducted by Wirral Council, a sub-central government public authority. This process involves delivering a service in the Wirral community aimed at supporting women over the age of 18, particularly focusing on reducing female offending and imprisonment. The procurement was in the Health and Social Work Services category, under the region of UKD74 in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold without competition, characterising a light-touch special regime. Key dates include the contract start on 14 April 2025 and its end on 31 March 2028, with the contract being signed on 1 April 2025.

This opportunity enhances business growth by offering a platform for businesses that specialise in social and community support services, especially those targeting female-centric outreach and rehabilitation programmes. Organisations like Tomorrow's Women, which was awarded this contract, exemplify businesses well-suited for such tenders, particularly those with a focus on large-scale operations and positive social impact initiatives. Companies in the health and social work sector aiming to partner with public authorities for community service projects might find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their service offerings and enhancing societal contributions.

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Notice Title

Female only support service for vulnerable women

Notice Description

The provider will deliver a service to support and be of benefit to all women aged 18+ living in the Wirral community. It will have a particular commitment to reducing female offending and consequent imprisonment, providing assistance to those women who want to make positive lifestyle changes. The service will offer a safe, women only environment, for women to come together and provide mutual support, and within this environment it will provide a safe and trusted space for partner agencies to meet and work with women clients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048369-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOMORROW'S WOMEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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