This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 15:55

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 17:01

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has initiated a contract titled "Safe Accommodation Support Service" aimed at commissioning safe accommodation for adult and child survivors. This public procurement process falls under the social work and related services category, with activities primarily located in the UKK41 region. The contract was awarded following an open procurement method, adhering to the light touch regime, and involves a substantial financial commitment of £2,086,302 excluding VAT. The contract spans an initial duration from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2036. The award was signed on 15th June 2026, with Bournemouth Churches Housing Association Limited being the key supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in social services or housing provisions. Large enterprises and those classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender especially attractive due to the scale and scope for future service expansion, additional purchases, and potential contractual variations. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth by strengthening industry presence, securing significant revenues, and forming strategic partnerships within the public sector. Such projects offer stability and long-term prospects, making them a valuable component of any business strategy focused on public sector engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Safe Accommodation Support Service

Notice Description

Services - We are commissioning safe accommodation for adult and child survivors. We recognize the need for additional funding and resources beyond the current budget and identified safe accommodation units and are seeking a Supplier(s) who will work collaboratively with us to secure additional investment and expand the service. The anticipated duration of the contract is for 4 years. April 1st, 2026*, to March 31st, 2030, with 3 additional 2-year increments (4+2+2+2), with an end date subject to extension(s) of 31 March 2036. *subject to change due to the refuge dilapidations works, being completed by 31st March 2026. PS2,086,302 excluding VAT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to exercise the following options during the contract term: Additional Purchases: Safe accommodation. Contract Variations: Acknowledge that future contractual variations may result in the integration of other Safe Accommodation services under this contractual arrangement. Service Expansion: scaled-up capacity or geographic extension for the core services to reflect evolving community needs or policy goals. Exercising any option is subject to availability of budget, satisfactory performance by the Supplier, and demonstrable continued need for the additional services or resources.

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the contract is for 4 years. April 1st, 2026*, to March 31st, 2030, with 3 additional 2-year increments (4+2+2+2), with an end date subject to extension(s) of 31 March 2036. *subject to change due to the refuge dilapidations works, being completed by 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060043
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062941-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,086,302 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,086,302 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,086,302 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,086,302 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Plymouth City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOURNEMOUTH CHURCHES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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