Planning

Domestic Abuse Support Services in Herefordshire

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 07:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 08:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is planning a procurement process to commission high-quality domestic abuse support services in Herefordshire, aimed at fulfilling statutory duties under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The procurement is categorized under health and social work services, specifically targeting the UKG11 region. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice expected on 20th August 2026 and market engagement events scheduled for 3rd and 4th June 2026. This process is designed to facilitate the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary organisations through a lot-based procurement approach, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those within the SME and VCSE sectors, to expand their offerings into the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing trauma-informed and specialist support services, including safe accommodation and community-based domestic abuse resources, will find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities. The lotting structure enables enterprises to bid for specific service segments, thereby providing flexibility and maximising the potential for tailored service delivery. Companies capable of forming consortia or partnerships may also benefit from this tender opportunity by utilising collaborative expertise to meet the comprehensive requirements set forth by Herefordshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Support Services in Herefordshire

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to commission high quality, specialist domestic abuse services to meet its statutory duties under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Services are to be commissioned through a lot-based procurement as set out below: - Lot 1 - Safe Accommodation Service This lot provides a crisis response for survivors at immediate or high risk of harm who require urgent access to safe accommodation with intensive specialist support. The service will provide high-quality, person-centred support to residents and their children to address safety, recovery, and move-on needs. The supplier will be responsible for sourcing and maintaining appropriate properties that meet required safety and quality standards. - Lot 2 - Whole family community-based Domestic Abuse support service and dispersed safe accommodation This lot covers community-based domestic abuse support for individuals and families, alongside dispersed safe accommodation for those who do not require refuge or immediate crisis intervention. Accommodation under this Lot is a planned, lower-intensity offer focused on stabilisation, prevention, and longer-term recovery. The supplier will be responsible for sourcing suitable dispersed accommodation properties that meet agreed safety and quality standards, and will deliver a trauma-informed, whole-family approach, including targeted support for children, young people, and non-abusive parents. The procurement has been structured to support participation from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) through clear lotting and proportionate requirements. The contract is also well suited to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, including consortium or partnership arrangements where appropriate, reflecting the specialist, trauma informed nature of domestic abuse service provision. Bidders will be able to apply for one or both lots, and financial, technical and insurance requirements will be set at levels appropriate to the scale and risk profile of each lot.

Planning Information

Herefordshire Council has published the market engagement notice on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN813608. To view the documentation related to this Market Engagement Event you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. Closing date for registration - 17:00 on Friday 29 May 2026. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055493-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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