Planning

Target Hardening (Sanctuary Scheme)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 11:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Target Hardening (Sanctuary Scheme) service, aimed at providing safety measures and support for households at risk of domestic abuse within Worcestershire, England. This initiative, designed in partnership with the six District Councils of Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester City, Wychavon, and Wyre Forest, seeks to create a single, responsive service throughout the county. The procurement process is engaging the market with a preliminary market engagement (PME) to gather insights and gauge interest. Feedback for this engagement is due by 24th June 2026. Additionally, the scope of work falls under industry categories such as health and social work services, security fittings, and repair services, with a light-touch procurement regime in place.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the security and social work sectors, particularly those that provide security installations, enhanced security locks, alarm systems, and social work services. SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for local companies looking to expand their footprint in public safety and domestic aid services. The planned contract period spans from April 2027 to March 2029, with potential renewals up to March 2031. Companies interested in contributing to a public service that promotes the safety and well-being of vulnerable communities should consider engaging with this process to align their offerings with a socially impactful cause.

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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.

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/052274-2026
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
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

35121300 - Security fittings

35121700 - Alarm systems

44521000 - Miscellaneous padlocks and locks

44521130 - Enhanced security lock

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
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
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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