Tender

therapy in safe accommodation

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is currently inviting tenders for a contract titled "Therapy in Safe Accommodation" under the industry category of domestic services. The aim is to provide counselling support to domestic abuse survivors residing in temporary accommodations such as refuges, as part of their recovery and to reduce the risk of re-victimisation. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and it is conducted using an open competition method. The tender period is active, with the submission deadline being 23rd February 2026. Interested parties should note that this opportunity is based in Chatham, UK, and the total contract value is expected to be £300,000, with a potential extension up to 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those with experience in working with domestic abuse survivors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting their technical proficiency and ability to deliver social value. The contract award will consider criteria including price, social value, and technical questions, with a greater emphasis placed on the quality of the technical response. Businesses geared towards fostering recovery and a safe environment for abuse survivors would be well-positioned to successfully compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

therapy in safe accommodation

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./Y3U39539R5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y3U39539R5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012071-2026
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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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