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North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) & West Northamptonshire Council (WNC)Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services across North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by North Northamptonshire Council, is currently at the tender stage with a focus on acquiring Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across both North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. This joint commissioning effort, aligned with statutory responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act, aims to provide countywide services that are psychologically and trauma-informed. Interested parties need to be aware that the tender period closes on 24th April 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 17th April 2026. The contract, valued at £7,469,000, covers services in regions UKF24 and UKF25, with plans for a contract period starting from 1st August 2026 through to 31st March 2029, with renewal options available.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing support for domestic abuse victims. With a significant focus on quality, accounting for 80% of award criteria, alongside 20% for price, service providers skilled in implementing trauma-informed care can capitalise on this opportunity. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure which facilitates wide participation and expands potential for new entrants in the market. Companies with solid strategies for empowerment and recovery in domestic abuse cases, operating within the UK market, will find this tender particularly suited for generating business growth and forging crucial community partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) & West Northamptonshire Council (WNC)Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services across North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite providers for the provision of Safe Accommodation (refuge)and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire. This service requirement is for a countywide provision of Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council. The joint commissioning of this Service is in direct response to the local authorities' statutory responsibilities within the Domestic Abuse Act and the accompanying Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance Framework 2021. The Service will support victims/survivors of domestic abuse, empowering individuals to feel safe, rebuild their lives and maintain a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle free from abuse. It will offer safe, psychologically and trauma-informed tailored support that promotes both immediate safety and long-term recovery support to adults and children victims/survivors of domestic abuse. This contract opportunity has been re-published hence no Preliminary Market Engagement Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into one (1) Contract for an initial period of 36 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for two (2), twelve-month periods, making sixty (60) months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025942-2026
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
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
£7,469,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,469,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-07-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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