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Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 11:55

Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 13:44

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the award process for the "Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South" tender, designated under the CPV category of health and social work services. This contract intends to support a female domestic abuse outreach support service within Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch, and Strathspey. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a focus on delivering 95% Quality and 5% Price in service evaluation, ensuring the contract aligns closely with the Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS) strategy. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 371,600, was signed on 11th June 2026 and runs from the summer of 2026 until March 2029, with potential extensions up until March 2031.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in social health services, particularly those with experience in supporting domestic abuse victims. Ideal contenders are expected to demonstrate robust financial health and possess the necessary insurance requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong risk evaluation scores have a potential for successful selection. Suppliers joining this framework will not only contribute positively to community well-being but may also leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and expertise in social service delivery in the region. Participating in such tenders can help businesses establish a foothold within regional public service contracts and develop long-term strategic partnerships with local agencies like The Highland Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South

Notice Description

The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS). The contract will start in the Summer of 2026 and will initially run until March 2029. There will be the option to extend the contract by two separate twelve month periods until March 2031. Additional information: The contract has an option to extend by two twelve month periods (if both options are realised this would extend the contract to 31 March 2031).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f92e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056123-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£371,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Inverness Badenoch & Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau

Further Information

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