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Target Hardening (Sanctuary Scheme)

Worcestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Sep 2026 at 11:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is procuring a countywide Target Hardening Property Scheme, also known as a Sanctuary Scheme. The service will install proportionate, tailored security measures in existing homes and provide appropriate household support, helping survivors of domestic abuse and their children remain safely in their own accommodation wherever possible. It is commissioned with Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester City, Wychavon and Wyre Forest district councils, and is intended to provide one responsive service across Worcestershire. The work combines security equipment and associated installation, repair and maintenance with health and social care support. Potential activities include locks, padlocks, fencing and other emergency or security equipment, alongside survivor-centred support for diverse communities and people with care and support needs.

The procurement has reached tender: the council has invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single lot under the light-touch services regime. Questions may be submitted until 29 September 2026 at 12:00, and offers must be submitted by 9 October 2026 at 16:00. The proposed contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two optional one-year extensions, potentially ending on 31 March 2031, at the authority’s discretion and subject to funding. The estimated value is £800,000 excluding VAT, or £960,000 including VAT. The award decision is due by 19 November 2026. Evaluation is based on service delivery 40%, staffing capacity 20%, marketing and communication 15%, KPI reporting 15% and social value 10%.

This opportunity suits organisations able to deliver a responsive, countywide service combining practical property security interventions with support for households affected by domestic abuse. Relevant capability includes assessing individual homes and risks, specifying and installing proportionate measures, and carrying out associated security-equipment repairs and maintenance. Suppliers should also be able to work in a multi-agency environment with the county council and six district councils, coordinate with support services, and provide an approach that is survivor-centred and sensitive to diverse communities, children and people with care and support needs. The requirement favours providers with sufficient staffing capacity to respond across Worcestershire, manage varied levels of intervention, communicate effectively with referral partners and households, and monitor delivery through reliable performance reporting. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Target Hardening (Sanctuary Scheme)

Notice Description

A Sanctuary Scheme is a multi-agency, survivor-centred initiative which aims to enable households at risk of violence to remain safely in their own homes by installing a 'Sanctuary' in the home and through the provision of support to the household. This is sometimes referred to as "target hardening". The Target Hardening Property Scheme for Worcestershire is being commissioned in conjunction with all six District Councils (Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester City, Wychavon & Wyre Forest) in Worcestershire. The intention is to create a single, high quality, responsive commissioned service across the County to provide Target Hardening to various levels within existing accommodation to enable survivors of Domestic Abuse to remain in their own homes. Sanctuary Schemes are referred to in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, which places a strong emphasis on supporting survivors of domestic abuse and their children within safe accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional two one year extensions at the discretion of the commissioning authority and funding availability.

Planning Information

*This notice is for market awareness, engagement and request for information only* Worcestershire County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement (PME) to understand the level of market interest and gather insight to inform the future procurement of a Target Hardening Properties service. A Sanctuary Scheme is a multi-agency, survivor-centred approach designed to enable households at risk of domestic abuse to remain safely in their own homes. This is achieved through the installation of tailored ‘sanctuary’ safety measures within the property, alongside appropriate support for the household. This approach is often referred to as “target hardening.” The Target Hardening Property Scheme for Worcestershire is being commissioned in partnership with the six District Councils (Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester City, Wychavon and Wyre Forest). The ambition is to establish a single, high-quality, responsive countywide service. This service will deliver proportionate target hardening interventions within existing accommodation, enabling survivors of domestic abuse to remain safely in their homes wherever possible. Sanctuary Schemes are recognised within the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, which places a strong emphasis on supporting survivors of domestic abuse and their children within safe accommodation. This includes ensuring provision meets the needs of diverse communities, including minority groups and individuals with care and support needs, to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities. Worcestershire County Council invites interested organisations to provide feedback on the proposed service via the following MS Forms survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hxj0rDe900WeZUfN5I3IWiKdGnubi4RGscwoIkzVMYZUNzVKVjdSVkxFMFQ3VERQVEdBRDNZSDRZOC4u Please note that all feedback gathered through this engagement will be used solely to inform the development of the service and will not form part of any future tender evaluation process. If your organisation is not already registered on In-tend, you will need to do so to access and apply for procurement opportunities in Worcestershire. Registration can be completed here: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082978-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

34928200 - Fences

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

44521000 - Miscellaneous padlocks and locks

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
Worcestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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