Planning

Soft Market Testing- Target Hardening Services

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 12:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is currently in the planning stage of a tendering process for the provision of Target Hardening Services, a project aimed at enhancing security for domestic abuse victims within the region. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is part of the broader strategy to improve community safety. The contracting authority has outlined a preliminary market engagement phase, with a questionnaire to be issued via the Chest portal, with responses due by 12 Noon on Thursday, 2nd July 2026. The services are intended for locations throughout Wirral, identified by the UKD74 region, and the contract, in its planning phase, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 through 31st March 2029, with potential extensions until 31st March 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in security and safety solutions, particularly those capabilities in home security assessments and installations. Companies within the health and social services sector stand to benefit from engaging in this contract, given its alignment with community and personal service needs. The procurement method being utilised is a light-touch regime, suggesting flexibility in how solutions can be proposed and implemented. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth for companies capable of delivering innovative and effective security measures tailored to specific community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing- Target Hardening Services

Notice Description

Wirral Council are seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide Target hardening services for Wirral Council Domestic Abuse Homes for victims of domestic abuse and their families including home security assessments, and the supply and installation of equipment for residents throughout Wirral. Target Hardening is defined as a series of enhanced security and/or safety measures that can be installed within or outside of a property to reduce the risk of domestic abuse and the fear of abuse, strengthening evidence gathering/safety plans.

Planning Information

Title- Soft Market Testing- Target Hardening Services Project information - DN818893 SMT questionnaire to be issued via the Chest portal, closing date for responses is 12 Noon on Thursday 2nd July 2026 https://procontract.due-north.com/register If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com Telephone: 0330 005 0352

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055234-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 20263 weeks 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
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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