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Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services in the Inverness and South areas, which encompass Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch, and Strathspey. This contract falls under the "General public services" category and is classified with the CPV code 85000000. The procurement used an open procedure method, focusing primarily on quality (95% quality to 5% price ratio) to award the contract. The process was initiated in early April 2026, with the contract eventually being awarded by mid-June 2026. The Inverness Badenoch and Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau has been awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £371,600, will start in the summer of 2026 and conclude in March 2029, with an option to extend to 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in social services, particularly those focusing on domestic abuse support. Given the emphasis on a high-quality service provision, businesses that excel in quality management and demonstrate a strong track record in supporting vulnerable communities are well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, SMEs that can meet the stringent financial and insurance requirements specified by The Highland Council and have relevant experience in similar services will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. The contractual framework includes potential extensions, offering long-term engagement and stability. The procurement includes community benefits, indicating opportunities for companies committed to fair working practices and environmental sustainability to align with the council's broader objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South

Notice Description

The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS). The contract will start in the Summer of 2026 and will initially run until March 2029. There will be the option to extend the contract by two separate twelve month periods until March 2031.. The contract has an option to extend by two twelve month periods (if both options are realised this would extend the contract to 31 March 2031).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827442
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557983
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£371,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Inverness Badenoch & Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553008
    Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South - The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557983
    Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South - The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS).

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