Domestic Abuse Target Hardening Service for Peterborough City Council

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jun 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is inviting tenders for a Domestic Abuse Target Hardening Service, focused on enhancing security measures for victims of domestic abuse. The procurement is under the "services" industry category, specifically targeting security fittings, screens, locks, keys, maintenance of security equipment, and related social services. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 July 2026. The service aims to support approximately 175 individuals within the Peterborough area, defined within the UKH11 region, with the procurement method outlined as an open procedure under the legal framework of the 2023/54 UKPGA regulation. Key dates for the procurement include an enquiry period ending 14 July 2026 and an intended contract commencement on 1 October 2026, running until 31 March 2030.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services and fittings, maintenance of security equipment, and social support services to engage with local government initiatives aimed at safeguarding vulnerable populations. Companies equipped with the capabilities to implement practical and necessary security upgrades to homes and with the ability to liaise with local support agencies will find this contract particularly appealing. The open procurement process welcomes small and medium enterprises, promising business growth through long-term engagement with the Peterborough City Council, within a contract valued at approximately £175,000 net, reflecting a gross value of £210,000.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Target Hardening Service for Peterborough City Council

Notice Description

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has implemented a statutory requirement on Local Authorities to ensure there is safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse. This includes target hardening measures to ensure victims of domestic abuse are able to stay in their own homes, when safe to do so. The procured service is for the provision of support to approximately 175 people in the Peterborough area, focusing on the enhancement of security measures in the homes of those who have been subjected to domestic abuse, where the perpetrator no longer lives in that home. The Council seeks a provider who will: - Proactively source and receive referrals from Peterborough Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Service, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire Victim and Witness Hub and other specialist Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Services in accordance with the Data Processing Agreement. - Prioritise referrals for high-risk victims of domestic abuse that have been or will be heard at MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) - Respond to referrals, with an initial contact, within 2 working days and a suitable appointment to complete works within 7 days. - Provide victims with the knowledge to keep themselves safe and reduce the chance of repeat victimisation. - Install (and fund where appropriate) physical security upgrades, where necessary, as a way of providing practical and emotional reassurance. - The security measures offered should be reasonable, practical, necessary and appropriate according to the safety needs of victim/survivors and the conditions of the property. - As a minimum, the security measures applied must be to recognised British Standards and must comply with means of escape from fire requirements. - Highlight where additional needs have been identified, and work with specialist domestic abuse services to signpost/refer victims to appropriate support and/or community services. - Maintain details of all contact with victims and gather feedback from victims in line with the outcome monitoring requirements. - Develop and maintain effective links with partner agencies and other agencies (statutory and third sector) who support victims of domestic abuse.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bafb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058919-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

35121300 - Security fittings

44212329 - Security screens

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

79710000 - Security services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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