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title: "PAN2557 - Domestic Abuse Accommodation-Related Support Services (Leicester)"
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# PAN2557 - Domestic Abuse Accommodation-Related Support Services (Leicester)

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ae8b

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council is conducting a procurement process for the "PAN2557 - Domestic Abuse Accommodation-Related Support Services (Leicester)," which falls under the category of social work services involving accommodation. This open tender consists of three distinct lots: Women's Refuge Accommodation, BME Women's Refuge Accommodation, and Dispersed Accommodation. The current procurement stage is complete, with key contracts awarded for the first two lots. Significant dates included a request for tender submission that closed on 6 July 2021, with tendering processes targeting support services across Leicester and surrounding areas. The estimated value for these services ranges from £800,000 to £1,350,000, with options for contract extension for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in domestic abuse support services, particularly those equipped to provide culturally appropriate and responsive refuge accommodations. Organisations focused on social work services, including non-profit and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in working collaboratively with local authorities, are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The procurement method allows for multiple lots to be awarded to the same tenderer, thus encouraging bids from firms prepared to address diverse needs in domestic abuse support effectively.

## Notice

This specification relates to Domestic Abuse Accommodation-Related Support Services: Accommodation and will be in three lots: Lot 1: Refuge - Women's Refuge Accommodation - 15 units minimum Lot 2: Refuge (BME) - Black and Minoritised Ethnic (BME) Women's Refuge Accommodation - 15 units minimum Lot 3: Dispersed Accommodation - dispersed and move-on accommodation The ITT sets out the Authority's approach with regarding multiple lots to the same tenderer

### Lot Information

Refuge

The domestic abuse refuge provision must be sole-purpose and have highly skilled support staff on site. This service must provide safe and culturally appropriate places of refuge that are available for same day access 24 hours a day, appropriate to varying levels of support need. The service shall prioritise and provide a timely response to housing options staff referrals from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The service shall work collaboratively and in an integrative manner with other local and national specialist services for those affected by domestic abuse to offer a range of support services. The service must provide outcome focussed individually tailored safety and support plans that are reviewed regularly throughout time in service.

Options: Option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years. The Council anticipates receiving some additional funding from MHCLG. Contracts have been written with precise but flexible options for variation so that this additional funding can be used to secure additional services through this contract should the Authority so wish. The advertised contract value reflects this potential, but it is not guaranteed; hence the difference between the advertised value and the affordability threshold used in the ITT.

Refuge - BME

The domestic abuse BME refuge provision must be sole-purpose and have highly skilled support staff on site. This service must provide safe and culturally appropriate places of refuge that are available for same day access 24 hours a day, appropriate to varying levels of support need. The service shall prioritise and provide a timely response to housing options referrals from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The service shall work collaboratively and in an integrative manner with other local and national specialist services for those affected by domestic abuse to offer a range of support services. The service must provide outcome focussed individually tailored safety and support plans that are reviewed regularly throughout time in service.

Options: Option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years. The Council anticipates receiving some additional funding from MHCLG. Contracts have been written with precise but flexible options for variation so that this additional funding can be used to secure additional services through this contract should the Authority so wish. The advertised contract value reflects this potential, but it is not guaranteed; hence the difference between the advertised value and the affordability threshold used in the ITT.

Dispersed Accommodation

The domestic abuse dispersed accommodation for Leicester must be sole-purpose for domestic abuse, safe, and meet the definition of 'relevant accommodation' as referred to in the statutory guidance accompanying the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This service shall provide varied types of short-term safe accommodation, predominantly for victims, that is available for same-day referral and access. The service shall prioritise and provide a timely response to housing options referrals from Leicester City Council. The service shall work collaboratively and in an integrative manner with other local and national specialist services for those affected by domestic abuse to offer a range of support services. The service must provide outcome focussed individually tailored safety and support plans that are reviewed regularly throughout time in service.

Options: Option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years. The Council anticipates receiving some additional funding from MHCLG. Contracts have been written with precise but flexible options for variation so that this additional funding can be used to secure additional services through this contract should the Authority so wish. The advertised contract value reflects this potential, but it is not guaranteed; hence the difference between the advertised value and the affordability threshold used in the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030775-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £3,350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PANAHGHAR SAFE HOUSE; WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030775-2021
- 7 May 2021 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010010-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=b72e8188-78ae-eb11-810c-005056b64545

## Provenance

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