Planning

Contract for Safe Supported Accommodation for those Experiencing Domestic Abuse (Retender)

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 14:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council, a public authority in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Safe Supported Accommodation for those Experiencing Domestic Abuse (Retender)." This contract falls under the health and social work services category and aims to provide housing-related support services to individuals affected by domestic abuse. The initiative is part of a light-touch regime, and the service delivery is intended to be flexible and trauma-informed, supporting victim-survivors in various aspects of their lives. The current procurement process is at the market engagement stage, with a key milestone being the completion of a market engagement questionnaire by 10th February 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st June 2026 and will run until 1st June 2029 in the region of UKC2, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing accommodation-based support to vulnerable populations. Companies that can offer trauma-informed care and are adept at delivering person-centred services will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on flexible and accessible support tailored to the needs of victim-survivors of domestic abuse presents opportunities for innovative service delivery models that enhance safety and well-being. Engaging with the current market consultation processes may provide an advantage, enabling businesses to align their offerings with the Council's aims and potentially influence procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Safe Supported Accommodation for those Experiencing Domestic Abuse (Retender)

Notice Description

Gateshead Council recently sought to procure a contract for the provision of domestic abuse supported accommodation. Unfortunately, not all lots resulted in award, so the Council is now undertaking market engagement to better understand the challenges and barriers that may have prevented providers from bidding. The purpose of the service is to provide an accommodation-based housing related support service delivered to meet the needs of those experiencing domestic abuse. The Service Provider will work with victim-survivors to reduce the risk of homelessness, address and support other aspects of their lives whilst maintaining positive relationships through a trauma informed approach. The tailored support will be flexible, determined by the victim-survivor's needs and service user led. The aim of the service is to provide accessible safe accommodation services to ensure victim-survivors are safeguarded from domestic abuse.

Planning Information

Please complete the market engagement questionnaire published on the Open portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). This can be found by searching 'Contract for Safe Supported Accommodation for those Experiencing Domestic Abuse (Retender)' or using project number OPEN2026156. Please return the questionnaire by 10th February 2026 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007173-2026
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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