Award

Domestic Abuse Dispersed Safe Accommodation

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 10:30

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Swindon Borough Council focuses on providing "Domestic Abuse Dispersed Safe Accommodation" in Swindon, UK, under the industry category of social services. This contract aims to supply safe accommodation for individuals fleeing domestic abuse, covering diverse victim categories, including male victims, those with pets, and individuals unable to access standard refuge due to various factors. The procurement method was an open competition, with key activities in the tender stage taking place in late 2025, and the contract awarded in January 2026. The contract, which runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, involves an estimated spend of £113,000, excluding VAT. The procurement falls under a "lightTouch" regime, illustrating a streamlined and flexible approach suitable for specific kinds of contracts.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for service providers specialising in social services, particularly those with facilities for safe and self-contained accommodation. Businesses capable of delivering support to domestic abuse victims, integrating multi-agency collaborations, and offering social value enhancements are well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on flexibility and unique service offerings, businesses with experience in handling sensitive cases and providing wide-ranging support services are encouraged to engage. Winning the contract would solidify the supplier's standing in providing vital societal needs while setting a precedent for excellence in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Dispersed Safe Accommodation

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the tender for dispersed safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse and that fall into the below groups: i) male victims (single males and those with children) ii) victims who are working and are unable to afford the rents and service charge at the refuge iii) victims with pets iiii) victims who cannot otherwise access the main refuge provision due to their gender, economic status, or family dynamic (having older male children, pets etc) To ensure a safe place for all victims when additional safe accommodation with support is required. The accommodation will be available to the groups identified above, self-contained, and geographically dispersed. The contract term will be for 12 months as stated in the RFQ documents. Estimated contract spend is capped at PS113,000 excluding VAT, across the 1 year contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e564
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004670-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,688 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Samantha Garcia
Contact Email
sgarcia2@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONEWATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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