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Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is seeking to procure a community-based protection and support service under the tender titled "ASC028/2026 Domestic Abuse Supp Comm Based Provision". The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the use of an open procedure for this service procurement. Relevant for the health and social work services industry, this tender is above the threshold value, with an estimated contract value of £3,798,400. The procurement covers the UKC1 region, with electronic submissions allowed until 4th September 2026. The subsequent awarding is expected to commence by 23rd October 2026, with the contract potentially starting on 1st December 2026 and extending up to November 2029, with renewal options available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social service sectors, particularly those specialising in domestic abuse support services. With quality being heavily weighted in the award criteria at 85%, businesses with strong service delivery capabilities stand to gain. The tender is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, providing an avenue for sustained growth and community impact through a potential multi-year government contract. The procurement process allows for fair competition and encourages diverse participation, ensuring multiple business opportunities.

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Notice Title

ASC028/2026 Domestic Abuse Supp Comm Based Provision

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Domestic Abuse Support Community Base Provision Procurement of Community Based Protect and Support Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072242-2026
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, VCSE
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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,798,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,798,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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