Planning

Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Support Service

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 10:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torfaen County Borough Council is planning to procure a service titled "Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Support Service". This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is valued at £3,627,481.60. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement period planned to begin on 1st April 2027 and end on 1st April 2032. Located in the UK's Wales region (UKL16), this open procedure is designed for the public authority under Welsh devolved regulations and is above the procurement threshold. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1st March 2027.

Businesses specialising in providing support services for issues related to domestic abuse, sexual violence, and health and social services are well-positioned to participate in this tender. The open procurement process allows a broad range of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, to compete for this substantial contract, creating long-term growth opportunities. Companies with expertise in delivering light touch regime services in compliance with the UK legislation will find this tender particularly relevant for expansion and establishing a presence in the public sector of the Welsh region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Support Service

Notice Description

We are looking to procure service for VAWDASV (Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence) Support Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052696-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,627,481 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORFAEN
Postcode
NP4 0LS
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Panteg
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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