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title: "Refuge for women and children fleeing domestic abuse"
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# Refuge for women and children fleeing domestic abuse

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00a63bf2-a64a-4d2f-8d90-efba463bfb57

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is seeking proposals from organisations to provide refuge services for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The tender, titled "Refuge for women and children fleeing domestic abuse," is classified under health and social work services and has a total contract value of £546,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a contract period commencing from 8th December 2021 and concluding on 8th December 2024, although the council may extend this by up to an additional 12 months. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period ended on 9th November 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for organisations specialising in domestic abuse support services, social services, or similar sectors. Businesses that provide accommodation, counselling, or support services for vulnerable groups would be particularly well-suited to address the needs outlined in this contract. With the increasing focus on safeguarding vulnerable populations, successful bidders could enhance their reputation and expand their influence within the domestic abuse support network in England.

## Notice

KMBC require organisation to provide refuge provision for women and children, who are in danger or who have been made homeless because of Domestic Abuse. The Contract will be for a term of 2 years. The Council may extend the Contract following the Contract Period for further periods of time up to a maximum of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06819d8c-c73e-48a0-9386-4d852510e6ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £546,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £561,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9UX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FIRST STEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 18:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06819d8c-c73e-48a0-9386-4d852510e6ab
- 21 Oct 2021 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0a14f1-c874-4476-b93e-2975d8e57f65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06819d8c-c73e-48a0-9386-4d852510e6ab
  25th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0a14f1-c874-4476-b93e-2975d8e57f65
  21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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