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Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Service for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Abuse across WNC & NNC

West Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

21 Jan 2026 at 09:13

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 09:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking providers through an open procurement process for a Safe Accommodation and Support Service aimed at victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This tender, identified as WNC00000505, involves collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council to deliver services in regions UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the social services category and is valued at £7,200,000 gross. The contract is structured as a 3+1+1 year agreement starting in April 2026. An initial tender cancellation occurred due to process issues, with a relaunch aimed at ensuring accurate document access via the e-tendering portal. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, and the initial tender process was scheduled to conclude by November 28, 2025, with awards intended by January 16, 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those proficient in supporting domestic abuse survivors. Firms with capabilities in providing refuge accommodations, therapeutic services, and community outreach are well-suited to participate. The tender is conducive for SMEs and VCSEs, offering potential for expanding service portfolios and strengthening community interventions. With an emphasis on quality and cost criteria, organisations that demonstrate technical proficiency and cost-effectiveness stand a promising chance of success. This contract seeks to engage entities capable of diverse community support, making it ideal for businesses with experience in multicultural and specialist refuge settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Service for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Abuse across WNC & NNC

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) are conducting an open tendering procedure to attract providers with the necessary skills and experience to deliver safe accommodation (refuge) and support services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, as defined by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The services to be delivered under contract are: * Refuge accommodation, women's only refuge, men's only refuge, specialist drug and alcohol refuge and a specialist multi-cultural/diversity refuge across 47 units of accommodation; bed spaces. * Therapeutic group work with adult survivors; * Therapeutic group work with children and young people including play therapy; * Counselling service; * Children's and Young people's outreach support including a CHIDVA (Children's IDVA); * Floating support/outreach, community based; * Information and Advice - Helpline; * Awareness raising training * Housing IDVAs; * Sanctuary Scheme; * No recourse to public funds * By and for service to supporting diverse communities including harmful practices and training. The services will be delivered as a 3+1+1 year contract, commencing in April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is a 1 + 1 extension available for this contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d79a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005091-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,760,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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