Planning

Pre Market Engagement Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 08:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Services, funded through New Burdens. The project is aimed at supporting residents in Sefton, United Kingdom, under the industry category "Other community, social and personal services" with a gross estimated value of £1,068,000. A preliminary market engagement event is scheduled to be held at Crosby Lakeside & Adventure Centre, Waterloo, on 24th November 2025, from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. The engagement marks an opportunity for potential providers to express interest and gather insights ahead of a full open procurement process, anticipated to be launched in early 2026, for appointing a contractor on a 3+1+1 year basis.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in social and support services, particularly those experienced in handling domestic abuse cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are particularly encouraged to participate due to their suitability for the planned lots. The project offers potential growth through service delivery, innovation and collaboration with public authorities. Businesses interested in supporting community welfare initiatives will find this contract well-aligned with their objectives, with further opportunities for financial enhancement considered based on future funding availability and service demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service

Notice Description

The cost of the new service will be met through New Burdens funding. A full open procurement process is planned to take place in the coming months that will seek to appoint a contractor for a 3-year (+ 1 + 1) contract. Capacity and demand for this service will be monitored over the life of the contract. Increased investment will be considered in light of funding made available for Domestic Abuse services, and will be approved in accordance with the Council's Financial Procedure Rules

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d96b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070655-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,068,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 3-4 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
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stuart Bate
Contact Email
stuart.bate@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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