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Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children

Midlothian Council

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10 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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

Midlothian Council has initiated an active tender process for "Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children," in collaboration with East Lothian Council. This procurement, with a total estimated value of GBP 1,580,000, focuses on providing necessary accommodation and support services across East Lothian and Midlothian. The tender is currently at the stage of open procedure, inviting proposals to be submitted electronically by 13th May 2026, 12:00 PM. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically targeting social services for women and children affected by gender-based violence.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and support services, particularly those with expertise in managing safe accommodations and providing gender-based violence support. Organisations with capacity to adapt to specific needs and collaborate on social benefit projects will find this tender beneficial. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations with capabilities in secure housing and support services are well-suited to participate. Successful tenderers will not only contribute to community welfare but also have the chance to establish or expand their presence in the East Lothian and Midlothian regions, potentially building long-term partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children

Notice Description

East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council are jointly commissioning a service to provide support to women and children who are affected by gender-based violence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council are jointly commissioning a service required to address the harmful effects of Violence Against Women and Children and to contribute to the prevention of the same. East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide support to women and children who are affected by gender based violence. The purpose of the service is to provide an appropriate, accessible, secure and safe accommodation, and associated support services, for women, transgender women and children experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of gender based violence. This will include both practical and emotional support. The service will be flexible and responsive to the individual's needs of women, transgender women and children across East Lothian and Midlothian. As part of this contract you will be provided with up to ten properties within each Local Authority area through a lease arrangement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553582
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,580,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

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