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Specialist Housing Support for Sexual Violence and Abuse Survivors

THURROCK COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, located in Grays, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Specialist Housing Support for Sexual Violence and Abuse Survivors." This contract falls under the health and social work services category, specifically providing specialist floating support services to survivors of sexual violence. The procurement process was initiated without competition, under a direct procurement method below the threshold, in alignment with "light touch" procedures. The contract has been awarded to SERICC and spans from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract was officially signed on April 1, 2026, and currently holds active status. The total contract value is £426,055.76.

The completion of this contract presents opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sector, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on supporting vulnerable groups, such as those experiencing sexual violence and abuse. The provision of services under this contract can enhance reputational growth and stability by aligning with public sector standards and expectations, as demonstrated by SERICC, the awarded supplier. Organisations with expertise in mental health and social care, especially those with capabilities in tenancy sustainment and fostering maintained independence for service users, would be well-equipped to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Specialist Housing Support for Sexual Violence and Abuse Survivors

Notice Description

The provision of specialist floating support services to people who have experienced or are experiencing sexual violence. The service primarily helps people to secure and maintain safe accommodation and enable vulnerable adults, particularly those with learning disabilities and mental health issues, to live independently and avoid escalation to adult safeguarding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038050-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£426,055 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERICC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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