Planning

Pre Engagement Marketing for the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Supported Accommodation Refuge Service for Victim/Survivors.

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre Engagement Marketing for the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Supported Accommodation Refuge Service for Victim/Survivors." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is slated to provide services in the UK, specifically in region UKI62. As of 27th October 2025, the council has announced a preliminary market engagement with a milestone due on 7th November 2025. The planned procurement budget amounts to approximately £1.63 million, with significant work expected to commence by 1st May 2026.

This contract presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those focused on providing care for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors. The procurement process is structured to encourage participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a pathway for these entities to expand in the public sector market. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive support accommodation services can leverage this opportunity to establish or enhance their partnerships with Croydon Council, fostering sustained growth and contributing positively to community welfare initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Engagement Marketing for the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Supported Accommodation Refuge Service for Victim/Survivors.

Notice Description

Croydon Council is looking for a supplier to provide Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Supported Accommodation Refuge Service for Victim/Survivors.

Planning Information

Please register on the Croydon Tenders Portal and respond to the questions regarding the expression of interest. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d456
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068601-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2033 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Sheniz Wallace
Contact Email
sheniz.wallace@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

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