--- title: "North Somerset Specialist Domestic Abuse Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050b42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050b42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050b42.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-12" --- # North Somerset Specialist Domestic Abuse Services Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050b42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050b42.json) ## Summary North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "North Somerset Specialist Domestic Abuse Services," with a focus on health and social work. The procurement uses a competitive flexible procedure under an open procurement method. The process was planned from April 2025, culminating in the award and contract signing in March 2026. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, is divided into three lots, each delivering specific domestic abuse services starting from 1 April 2026 for a period of four years, with an extension option of up to two additional years. The council's aim is to engage suitably qualified providers across various services including support and advocacy, safe accommodation, and counselling in the North Somerset region, identified by the CPV code 85000000. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social services sector, especially those focused on domestic abuse support. The division into multiple lots allows for flexibility and specialization, making it accessible for both large organizations and SMEs, particularly those with experience in providing specialized support services. Organisations with capabilities in community outreach, therapeutic services, and safe housing for abuse survivors are well-suited to benefit from this contract. Furthermore, vendors focused on social value can leverage their capacity to meet criteria centred around quality and price efficiency, maximising their chances of securing a contract. ## Notice North Somerset Council is seeking suitably qualified providers to deliver our specialist Domestic Abuse Services from 1st April 2026, for a period of 4 years with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance, for a further period of up to 2 years. The service is being split into Lots: Lot 1 - Specialist Domestic Abuse Support & Advocacy Lot 2 - Safe, Specialist Domestic Abuse Accommodation Lot 3 - Specialist Domestic Abuse Counselling and Therapeutic Support Service ### Lot Information Specialist Domestic Abuse Support & Advocacy Options: Please note: The Council has provided for the inclusion under this contract, of additional services relating to domestic abuse support which may be required during the contract period. Where the Council deems that additional service requirements are related to the subject matter of the contract, they may be included subject to supplier agreement. In recognition of the opportunity for additional funding throughout the life of the contract, the advertised value of this contract is over and above the contract values stated in the notice. This is to allow the Authority to add additional Domestic Abuse related services with the contracted provider/s resulting from additional funding opportunities. Renewal: One extension of up to 24 months. Safe, Specialist Domestic Abuse Accommodation Options: Please note: The Council has provided for the inclusion under this contract, of additional services relating to domestic abuse support which may be required during the contract period. Where the Council deems that additional service requirements are related to the subject matter of the contract, they may be included subject to supplier agreement. In recognition of the opportunity for additional funding throughout the life of the contract, the advertised value of this contract is over and above the contract values stated in the notice. This is to allow the Authority to add additional Domestic Abuse related services with the contracted provider/s resulting from additional funding opportunities. Renewal: One extension of up to 24 months. Specialist Domestic Abuse Counselling and Therapeutic Support Service Options: Please note: The Council has provided for the inclusion under this contract, of additional services relating to domestic abuse support which may be required during the contract period. Where the Council deems that additional service requirements are related to the subject matter of the contract, they may be included subject to supplier agreement. In recognition of the opportunity for additional funding throughout the life of the contract, the advertised value of this contract is over and above the contract values stated in the notice. This is to allow the Authority to add additional Domestic Abuse related services with the contracted provider/s resulting from additional funding opportunities. Renewal: One extension of up to 24 months. ### Planning Information North Somerset Council is hosting two online events on 23 May and 4 June 2025 for interested providers. Further information is available on the Supplying the South West e- Tendering Portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Reference DN773350 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055793-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 11 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-04-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | £4,110,234 | | Contracts value | £4,110,234 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 1UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BRISTOL MISSING LINK; CRANSTOUN; FAMILY ACTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055793-2026 - 11 Dec 2025 at 17:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082219-2025 - 17 Sep 2025 at 15:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057474-2025 - 17 Sep 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057467-2025 - 4 Jun 2025 at 13:29 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029911-2025 - 1 May 2025 at 15:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018532-2025 - 1 May 2025 at 11:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018371-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055793-2026 12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082219-2025 11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057474-2025 17th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057467-2025 17th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029911-2025 4th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018532-2025 1st May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018371-2025 1st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.family-action.org.uk - https://cranstoun.org/ - https://missinglinkhousing.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050b42. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050b42.json.