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Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Emergency Accommodation

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 12:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 08:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Emergency Accommodation services. The Council, a public authority functioning under Welsh devolved regulations, is preparing to go to tender in November 2026. A market engagement event is scheduled for 14th July 2026, to be held via Microsoft Teams, providing an opportunity for service providers to present and discuss potential service delivery models. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with an anticipated gross value of £6,418,368. The services are to be provided within the UKL17 region, with a potential contract start date in April 2027 and conclusion in March 2035. The procurement type is a light-touch regime, indicating certain flexibilities in the process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, especially those experienced in sourcing and managing emergency accommodation services. Potential bidders are invited to engage with the Council for collaborative discussions, feedback sessions, and the possibility of one-to-one meetings with Commissioning Officers. The format of the engagement indicates an inclusive approach, aiming to incorporate service providers' insights, which could be particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises. Organisations with the capability to deliver comprehensive support services, manage accommodation logistics, and adapt to regulatory requirements like TUPE will be well-suited to compete for this tender, fostering business growth through a substantial, extended contract with a public sector body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Emergency Accommodation

Notice Description

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is inviting suitably experienced Service Providers of Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Emergency Accommodation to attend a market engagement event. It is currently planned to go out to tender VAWDAVSV emergency accommodation around November 2026, with a contract period yet to be determined. The bidders must be aware that they are required to source suitable accommodation to provide the service, and that TUPE may apply. The event has been arranged for 14th July 2026 at 10am and will take place on Microsoft teams, where Potential bidders who are interested in delivering the service are invited to meet and discuss with Council Officers the service to be tendered. The format of the event will consist of the following: * Presentation from the Common Commissioning Unit * Feedback sessions on what has been discussed These events have been arranged as an opportunity for the Council to seek feedback from Providers and set the essential criteria you will have to meet to bid for this tender. There will also be an opportunity for potential bidders to ask the Council any questions it may have around the proposed tender. Following on from the event all providers in attendance will be offered the opportunity to attend one to one sessions with Commissioning Officers. These sessions will allow further discussions on tender plans and the models presented. One to one session dates will be determined following the Market Engagement Event. Providers who are interested in engaging with the Council at this event should contact Jennifer Taylor j.taylor@npt.gov.uk or Serian Ganesh s.ganesh@npt.gov.uk to confirm attendance and to receive the teams meeting link.

Planning Information

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is inviting suitably experienced Service Providers of Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Emergency Accommodation to attend a market engagement event. It is currently planned to go out to tender VAWDAVSV emergency accommodation around November 2026, with a contract period yet to be determined. The bidders must be aware that they are required to source suitable accommodation to provide the service, and that TUPE may apply. The event has been arranged for 14th July 2026 at 10:00am via Microsoft teams, where potential bidders who are interested in delivering the service are invited to meet and discuss with Council Officers the service to be tendered. The format of the event will consist of the following: • Presentation from the Common Commissioning Unit • Feedback sessions on what has been discussed These events have been arranged as an opportunity for the Council to seek feedback from Providers and set the essential criteria you will have to meet to bid for this tender. There will also be an opportunity for potential bidders to ask the Council any questions it may have around the proposed tender. Following on from the event all providers in attendance will be offered the opportunity to attend one to one sessions with Commissioning Officers. These sessions will allow further discussions on tender plans and the models presented. One to one session dates will be determined following the Market Engagement Event. Providers who are interested in engaging with the Council at this event should contact Jennifer Taylor j.taylor@npt.gov.uk or Serian Ganesh s.ganesh@npt.gov.uk to confirm attendance and receive Microsoft teams meeting link.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05990b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062262-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,348,640 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Further Information

Notice Documents

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