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Tender for a Safe Accommodation Service

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 16:17

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 17:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury has finalised the contracting process for providing a Safe Accommodation Service, as of 23 October 2025. The awarded contract, part of an open procedure under a light touch regime, involves Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Ltd as the key supplier. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is intended to support victims and families affected by domestic violence. The service will be operational in Bury, United Kingdom, for a period from 11 November 2025 to 10 November 2028, with potential renewal options extending up to 2029. The project, valued at approximately £380,000 per annum, aims to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing comprehensive support within safe accommodations.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for SMEs, particularly those engaged in providing health and social work services. By participating in such contracts, businesses can expand their service portfolio, enhance their reputation, and contribute to community welfare. Firms with expertise in crisis intervention, support services for victims of abuse, or those looking to expand within the public sector can find entering this market space particularly beneficial. The competitive nature of this open procurement process also suggests the importance of a robust quality service offering, as indicated by the high emphasis on quality (70%) over price (30%) during the selection process.

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Notice Title

Tender for a Safe Accommodation Service

Notice Description

Bury Council intends to commission a Provider of Support into Safe Accommodation for victims and their families for a contract period of 29 months with an option of an additional 12 months at the approx. value of 380K per annum. A core component to this relates to the provision of, and support associated with safe accommodation for those fleeing from harm, and for this to support breaking the cycle of domestic violence. The intent is to commission different components of what is considered self-accommodation, consideration of existing arrangements, and a set of actions to further evolve the local offer to best meet the needs and experiences of survivors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067985-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,519,340 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@bury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFENET DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

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