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title: "Supported Housing - Refuge (Domestic Violence) Service"
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# Supported Housing - Refuge (Domestic Violence) Service

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfb78c94-2602-4e6e-94bc-a2fe447a1a55

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## Summary

Westminster City Council recently awarded a contract for the "Supported Housing - Refuge (Domestic Violence) Service" to provide essential support services for women and children escaping domestic abuse. This four-year contract, valued at £1,920,000, commenced on 1 April 2019 and may be extended by up to 24 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 15 October 2018. The services will be delivered predominantly in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social and community services sector, particularly those specialising in housing and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given their ability to provide tailored services that address the specific needs of vulnerable populations. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business visibility and growth by fostering collaboration with a leading local authority.

## Notice

Westminster City Council has appointed a single Refuge ( Domestic Violence) service provider to provide support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse and who have been referred by 24 Hours National Domestic Violence Helpline, Refuges Online, Women's Aid and Victim Support. The service is to provide accommodation along with support services in a number of areas including: better managing their mental and physical health; developing daily living skills; accessing education, training and employment, along with other, positive, community based, daily activities; and movingon to independent living. The contract is for a period of 4 years starting date 01/04/2019 and end date 31/03/2023. The Council may, in its own discretion, extend the contract for a period of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4927a15-4a00-4f23-94a1-b6acb0b7bc62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,920,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,920,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REFUGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2019 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4927a15-4a00-4f23-94a1-b6acb0b7bc62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4927a15-4a00-4f23-94a1-b6acb0b7bc62
  29th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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