Planning

Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Provision

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 06:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Provision" under the category of health and social work services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the aim of improving and expanding safe accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse. Key participants in this initiative will have opportunities to contribute to service outcomes such as improved safety and wellness for survivors and increased accommodation units in line with the borough's needs assessment. A critical engagement date is the online market event scheduled for 4th June 2026. The contracting period for this service is expected to commence on 28th July 2027 and conclude on 27th July 2031, covering regions in the UK identified as UKD6.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for business growth in the health and social services sector, especially for SMEs and organisations with expertise in providing tailored support for domestic abuse survivors. Businesses able to offer innovative solutions for varying accommodation needs and possess capability to manage or develop such facilities will find particular interest. Additionally, collaboration with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) is encouraged, offering potential for partnership approaches. The process aims to refine service delivery models and ensure compliance with statutory duties, presenting businesses with an opportunity to influence and shape a critical community service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Provision

Notice Description

Within Cheshire West there are 3 forms of Safe Accommodation offered, Refuge & Dispersed accommodation and Sanctuary Schemes. Although the Domestic Abuse Act acknowledges the critical role of refuge in providing safety and support, particularly to those victims at high risk of serious harm, the government recognises that those harmed by domestic abuse may need to live in a variety of different forms of relevant safe accommodation. Dispersed properties are homes across CWAC ranging from one-bedroom flats to three-bedroom family homes. 164 referrals have been made to safe accommodation services over the latest 12 months; a 15.6% increase compared the same period last year (141). 76 (46.6%) of referrals were from CWaC persons harmed, 87 were from individuals residing out of borough. Purpose of the Market Engagement This engagement exercise is intended to: * Inform future commissioning decisions following the abandonment of a previous tender. * Improve understanding of current and potential service delivery models, including the role of RSLs. * Explore market capacity, capability, and appetite for future delivery. * Gather insight into best practice, innovation, and partnership approaches. * Test proposals at an early stage to support a robust and deliverable future procurement. Feedback will be used to shape a revised service model and commissioning approach, ensuring compliance with statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Engagement with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) Cheshire West and Chester Council is also interested in engaging with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) as part of this market engagement exercise. RSLs play a critical role in the provision of safe, secure, and sustainable housing and may be well placed to support the delivery of domestic abuse safe accommodation through the provision, management, or development of accommodation, including dispersed units. Please refer to full document on the Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk

Planning Information

Please refer to the document on the Chest for full details, www.the-chest.org,uk Organisations are invited to share views on how services could support the achievement of the following outcomes: • Improved safety and wellbeing for survivors of domestic abuse • An increase in the number of safe accommodation units across the borough, in line with the Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment • Improved access to appropriate accommodation and tailored support across a range of accommodation types • Strengthened pathways to independence, recovery, and community integration. • Specialist, tailored support that meets the needs of all people accessing services, including children, young people, and adults. Organisations interested in contributing to this work are invited to attend an online market engagement event: Date: Thursday 4 June Time: 2:00pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069720
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043684-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2027 - 27 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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