Award

Domestic Abuse Refuge Service

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2026 at 13:46

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 11:17

Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the Domestic Abuse Refuge Service, with the contract awarded on 8th May 2026. This service, set to commence on 1st July 2026, involves the operation of refuge premises with One Vision Housing, providing safe accommodation for women and children in the UKD region. The service aligns with the goals of the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028 and is intended to run for a minimum of three years, with potential extensions. The procurement method employed was an open procedure with a 'light touch' regime, and the contract value is £879,918.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the health and social work services sector, especially those capable of delivering social and personal services. Companies with experience in providing safe and supported accommodation in response to domestic abuse needs will find this project highly beneficial. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency and social value will likely be better suited, given the prior assessment criteria valuing quality and cost. Engaging in such tenders not only aids in expanding business operations but also offers the chance to contribute positively to community welfare.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Refuge Service

Notice Description

Sefton is seeking to procure a Domestic Abuse Refuge Service from June 2026 for a minimum of 3 years. The service will operate the refuge premises which are provided by One Vision Housing comprising 5 x 1- & 2-bedroom self-contained units to provide safe, supported accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The service will address several of the priorities outlined in the action plan accompanying the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any additional domestic abuse refuge services that may become required during the period on contract. This is not envisaged, but could become possible if additional funding is made available.

Renewal: option for 2 further extensions, each of 12 months

Planning Information

The event is open to providers delivering or wishing to deliver Domestic Abuse refuge support services to residents in Sefton. The supplier event will be held on Monday 24th November 2025 10.00am until 12.00pm. The event will be hosted at Crosby Lakeside & Adventure Centre, Cambridge Road, Waterloo, L22 1RR. Expressions of interest to be sent via the chest https://procontract.due-north.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d96b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042587-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£890,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£890,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£879,918 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-26

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN 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
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHAG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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