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Short Term Supported Accommodation Service for Domestic Abuse and Homeless Families at Grangeway Court in Runcorn

Halton Borough Council

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07 May 2026 at 08:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is seeking to procure a "Short Term Supported Accommodation Service for Domestic Abuse and Homeless Families" at Grangeway Court in Runcorn. This service aims to provide emergency short-term supported accommodation for individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse or homelessness, offering a psychologically informed environment that is safe and dignifying. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following an open procedure with an end date for tender submissions on 3rd June 2026. The service contract, valued at £2,000,000, includes options for contract renewal, positing potential extensions from 2027 to 2032.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for service providers specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those capable of supporting individuals facing domestic challenges and homelessness. Both SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for this contract, which prioritises quality over price with a weight of 70% for quality criteria. The service provider will need to work in conjunction with the council's Housing Solutions Team, promising long-term engagement and potential expansion in providing continuous support services. The opportunity requires registration and submission via the Central Digital Platform, reflecting the importance of digital competency in procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Term Supported Accommodation Service for Domestic Abuse and Homeless Families at Grangeway Court in Runcorn

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is looking to commission a Short Term Supported Accommodation Service for Domestic Abuse and Homeless Families at Grangeway Court, Runcorn. The purpose of this Service is to provide short-term Supported accommodation for two distinct cohorts: * Single adults or families that have a priority need for emergency short-term Supported accommodation due to experiencing domestic abuse * Families that that have a priority need for emergency short-term Supported accommodation due to experiencing homelessness The Service will provide access to Short-term Supported Accommodation at Grangeway Court, Runcorn. The Service will offer good quality accommodation providing a warm and welcoming environment with essential facilities within a psychologically informed environment that is safe, secure and provides individuals with dignity and privacy. The ethos of the Service is to focus on what matters most to each individual, supporting and empowering them to build better lives on their own terms, and where necessary helping them to achieve the personal change necessary to move on to independent, long-term housing. The Service Provider will, in conjunction with the Council's Housing Solutions Team, provide advice, guidance and support to maximise opportunities for Service Users to access permanent accommodation. The Service Provider will also provide Service Users with resettlement support for up to 4-6 weeks once families have secured long-term housing. TUPE will apply to this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period (3 years), there are options to extend up to a further 2 x 12-month extensions. 1st Extension: 11th January 2030 to 10th January 2031 2nd Extension: 11th January 2031 to 10th January 2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041663-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Halton Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

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