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Negotiated Contract for the Provision of Domestic Abuse Services

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council, located at Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, recently completed a tender under the title "Negotiated Contract for the Provision of Domestic Abuse Services." The procurement, associated with the general public services industry category, involves servicing the UKM95 region. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 14th July 2025. This one-year contract, commencing on 1st January 2025 with a possible extension, was conducted using a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as described in the Council's Standing Orders and Scottish regulations.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses in the sector of domestic abuse and refuge services, particularly those with expertise in delivering specialised support for women, children, and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Women's Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire, the awarded supplier, may find such contracts beneficial for expansion and establishing a robust presence in public service provision. The unique nature of the services required, along with the specified eligibility criteria, suggests that businesses with specialised capabilities and experience in this domain would be well-positioned to compete in future similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Negotiated Contract for the Provision of Domestic Abuse Services

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated Procedure under Standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of domestic abuse and refuge services for women, children and young people. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under [Standing Order 9.3.1/9.3.2 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts] [Regulation 33(1) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015] for the following reason:- Standing Order 9.3.1 b The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be for 1 year from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 with the option to extend for a further year subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing, and available funding.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition. South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for the provision of domestic abuse and refuge services for women, children and young people. Justification for selected award procedure: The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under [Standing Order 9.3.1/9.3.2 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts] [Regulation 33(1) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015] for the following reason:- Standing Order 9.3.1 b The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be for 1 year from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 with the option to extend for a further year subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing, and available funding.

Procurement Information

The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under [Standing Order 9.3.1/9.3.2 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts] [Regulation 33(1) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015] for the following reason:- Standing Order 9.3.1 b The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804291
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537252
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£878,009 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adam.tierney@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMEN'S AID SOUTH LANARKSHIRE AND EAST RENFREWSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537252
    Negotiated Contract for the Provision of Domestic Abuse Services - South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated Procedure under Standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of domestic abuse and refuge services for women, children and young people. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under [Standing Order 9.3.1/9.3.2 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts] [Regulation 33(1) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015] for the following reason:- Standing Order 9.3.1 b The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be for 1 year from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 with the option to extend for a further year subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing, and available funding.

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