--- title: "Invitation to Tender for a Safe Accommodation Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b9eaebd-ed94-458b-8f7c-6cd74c54fb29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b9eaebd-ed94-458b-8f7c-6cd74c54fb29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9eaebd-ed94-458b-8f7c-6cd74c54fb29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9eaebd-ed94-458b-8f7c-6cd74c54fb29.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-01" --- # Invitation to Tender for a Safe Accommodation Service Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9eaebd-ed94-458b-8f7c-6cd74c54fb29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b9eaebd-ed94-458b-8f7c-6cd74c54fb29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9eaebd-ed94-458b-8f7c-6cd74c54fb29.json) ## Summary Bury Council is inviting tenders for a Safe Accommodation Service, primarily focused on providing support to victims and their families, specifically those fleeing harm and domestic violence. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with an open procedure above threshold, highlighting opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the health and social work services category. Located in the United Kingdom, the service is expected to span over 29 months, with a potential 12-month extension. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 5.00 pm on 26th August 2025, and bids are due by 12.00 noon on 4th September 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £380,000 per annum, with an overall estimate of £1,000,000 in GBP. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in support services for domestic violence and safe accommodation solutions. Companies that can propose innovative, effective, and compassionate solutions for survivors' needs, enhancing the existing local support framework, would be well-positioned to compete. The open procurement process welcomes competition, ensuring that suitable businesses have fair access, thereby supporting business growth within the community sector and contributing positively to local social impact initiatives. ## Notice Bury Council intends to commission a Provider of Support into Safe Accommodation for victims and their families for a contract period of 29 months with an option of an additional 12 months at the approximately value of PS380K per annum. A core component to this relates to the provision of, and support associated with safe accommodation for those fleeing from harm, and for this to support breaking the cycle of domestic violence. The intent is to commission different components of what is considered self-accommodation, consideration of existing arrangements, and a set of actions to further evolve the local offer to best meet the needs and experiences of survivors. Issue Documentation via The Chest Friday 1st August 2025 Closing Date for Expressions of Interest 5.00 pm on Tuesday 26th August 2025 Via the CHEST/Proactis portal Closing Date for the submission of Clarification Messages through The Chest 5.00 pm on Monday 1st September 2025 Closing time and date for submission of bids 12.00 noon on Thursday 4th September 2025 Via the CHEST/Proactis portal This is a lite touch procurement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfe75c8-a90c-460e-90df-f30ca9c434c7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BURY COUNCIL | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfe75c8-a90c-460e-90df-f30ca9c434c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfe75c8-a90c-460e-90df-f30ca9c434c7 1st August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=32f4e768-6169-f011-813a-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bury.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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