Planning

Refuge and Community Services

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 07:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "Refuge and Community Services", with a focus on providing critical support under the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) agenda. This opportunity falls under the public authority sub-central government classification and Welsh devolved regulations apply. Services are to be delivered in Cardiff, located in the United Kingdom (UKL22 region), with an estimated gross value of £17,934,000. A market engagement event is scheduled for 9th October 2025, which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and interested parties should confirm their attendance by emailing the provided contact before 6th October 2025. The procurement process involves several lots offering various services, from advice and prevention to accommodation and support for victims, with a contract period starting from 1st May 2026, and potential extensions till 2033.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in supporting victims of domestic abuse and violence. With Cardiff's diverse population, there is an emphasis on the need for culturally sensitive service delivery, including support for black and minority ethnic groups. Businesses that possess expertise in providing comprehensive social support, accommodation, and therapeutic intervention services are ideally positioned to compete. The mix of specialised services and the anticipated scale of the contract provide scope for significant business growth for capable service providers accustomed to working within the framework of public authority contracts. Additionally, organisations equipped to deliver innovative solutions across different community settings will find this tender particularly suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refuge and Community Services

Notice Description

Cardiff Council is seeking to tender for four services, subject to Cabinet approval, under the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) agenda. Lot 1 - Refuge and Community Services - Advice and Prevention Access to advice and support to prevent escalation of abuse and to prevent homelessness for women. This will be delivered from a Council-provided One Stop Shop facility and in the community. Lot 2 - Refuge and Community Services - Accommodation & Support Provision of up to approx. 57 units of safe accommodation and support, for women and any children and young people accompanying them who are experiencing Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) who need this provision. Lot 3 - Refuge and Community Support - Children's and Young People Provision Support for pregnant women and those responsible for children up to age 5, experiencing Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV). To also provide range of age-appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and young people (CYP) in both safe accommodation and community settings to help them come to terms with the abuse they have experienced or witnessed, and to reaffirm their relationships with the non-abusive parent/carer and potentially the abusive parent/carer. Support can be provided to boys and girls aged 5-16. Lot 4 - Refuge and Community Support - Male Victim Service Access to advice and support to prevent escalation of abuse and to prevent homelessness for men. This will include provision of safe accommodation and support, along with therapeutic interventions. Cardiff is a multicultural city; as part of the service delivery there will be an expectation of specialist support for people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds within the service.

Planning Information

A market engagement event will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 9th October 2025 from 2pm - 4pm. Please advise if you would like to attend by emailing Socialcare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk by the end of day on the 6th October 2025. Following the deadline, you will be emailed a Teams invitation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059932-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,945,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 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
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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