Tender

Domestic Abuse Counselling Service for Dispersed Accommodation & Refuge

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is inviting tenders for providing Domestic Abuse Counselling Services for survivors residing in Dispersed Accommodation and Refuges. This procurement is categorised under Domestic Services and aims to aid the recovery of individuals impacted by domestic abuse, reducing the risk of re-victimisation. With a contract value of £62,500 (gross £75,000), the open competition process allows electronic submissions, with a tender period ending on 5 December 2025. Located in Chatham, United Kingdom, this initiative is spearheaded by Medway Council, a public authority under sub-central government, marking a significant service offering in the community support sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in social welfare and support services, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality counselling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) proficient in domestic support services, demonstrating strong technical capabilities and social value propositions, are encouraged to compete. Engaging in this contract would enable businesses to contribute to critical social issues, expand their service portfolio, and establish credentials in public sector service provisioning. The procurement method encourages diverse market participation, making it an attractive prospect for growing enterprises in the counselling and social service industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Counselling Service for Dispersed Accommodation & Refuge

Notice Description

Medway Council is seeking an experienced Provider to provide counselling support to Domestic Abuse victims. We have identified a need for counselling support to be given to survivors who live temporarily in Refuge and Dispersed Accommodation. This will support the survivor's recovery after abuse and decrease likelihood of re-victimisation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Domestic-services./UE89K8GD4W To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UE89K8GD4W

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079693-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98514000 - Domestic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vinnie Webb
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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