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Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children

Midlothian Council

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10 Apr 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process is led by Midlothian Council, in collaboration with East Lothian Council, under the title "Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children." This tender falls under the services category, specifically dealing with social work and related services. The procurement is intended for execution in the East Lothian and Midlothian regions of the United Kingdom. The process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The key submission deadline is set for 13th May 2026, at 12:00 PM GMT. The estimated contract value is £1,580,000, and it aims to contract a service provider capable of delivering flexible and needs-responsive support, including accommodation for affected individuals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in managing gender-based violence support services. Providers that can offer a blend of practical and emotional support, alongside secure and safe accommodation, will find this opportunity fruitful for growth. The project requires compliance with specific regulatory standards, thus businesses holding or willing to obtain Care Inspectorate registration are encouraged to apply. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefits underscores an emphasis on social value, making it an attractive bid for organisations looking to contribute positively to the local community while expanding their operations in the public sector. The contract terms are conducive to modern business practices, incorporating electronic ordering and payment features, which should appeal to tech-savvy enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children

Notice Description

East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council are jointly commissioning a service to provide support to women and children who are affected by gender-based violence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council are jointly commissioning a service required to address the harmful effects of Violence Against Women and Children and to contribute to the prevention of the same. East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide support to women and children who are affected by gender based violence. The purpose of the service is to provide an appropriate, accessible, secure and safe accommodation, and associated support services, for women, transgender women and children experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of gender based violence. This will include both practical and emotional support. The service will be flexible and responsive to the individual's needs of women, transgender women and children across East Lothian and Midlothian. As part of this contract you will be provided with up to ten properties within each Local Authority area through a lease arrangement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032663-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,580,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Midlothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

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