--- title: "CWC24119 - Specialist Domestic Abuse Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-20" --- # CWC24119 - Specialist Domestic Abuse Services Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0.json) ## Summary Wolverhampton City Council has completed a procurement process for Specialist Domestic Abuse Services, using an open procedure under the light touch regime according to the Procurement Act 2023. The Council has awarded contracts for various lots, including support for domestic abuse victims in safe accommodation and community-based services for women, men, and counselling for adults. The process, which involved a voluntary standstill period ending on 29th April 2026, aims to provide comprehensive support informed by best practices and meet local needs in Wolverhampton. The contracts start on 2nd July 2026 and offer provisions for renewal with potential extensions, impacting the region of UKG39, United Kingdom, within the health and social work services sector. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, as evidenced by all awarded contracts going to small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services or with expertise in bespoke counselling, safety planning, and supporting complex needs would find this procurement landscape conducive to their business objectives. Additionally, those businesses focused on creating social value and promoting recovery, independence, and stability for victims, while addressing diversity and inclusion, would excel in this environment, supporting Wolverhampton’s strategic responses to domestic abuse challenges. ## Notice The procurement was an open, above threshold procedure in accordance with the light touch regime as set out in section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. Although the services identified fall under Sections 9 and 10 of the Procurement Act 2023, the Council has chosen to observe a voluntary standstill period in accordance with Section 51 of the Act. CWC has procured the following services: Lot 2: Domestic abuse specialist support for women and their children in the community. Lot 3: Domestic abuse specialist support for men. Lot 4: Sanctuary support for victims of domestic abuse at home. Lot 5: Specialist counselling and therapy support for adult victims of domestic abuse ### Lot Information Domestic abuse specialist support in safe accommodation The successful provider will provide specialist domestic abuse support within safe accommodation settings (across a minimum of 28 units). The provider will offer trauma-informed, person-centred interventions alongside a safe physical space to encourage recovery, independence, and empowerment. Through a step down and move-on pathway, the service will aim to support victims into longer-term, stable housing, and help victims to thrive in a life free from abuse. This service will also provide accommodation-based support for victims with complex needs (across an additional minimum of four units), who are often unable to access support in traditional refuge settings. 32 Units in total. The Total Contract Value (TCV) shown below includes the estimated service cost of PS2.8m and the estimated accommodation costs over the lifetime of the contract. Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 2 (Two) separate extension options of up to 2 (Two) year periods. Domestic abuse specialist support for women and their children in the community Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 2 (Two) separate extension options of up to 2 (Two) year periods. Domestic abuse specialist support for men Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 2 (Two) separate extension options of up to 2 (Two) year periods. Sanctuary support for victims of domestic abuse at home Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 1 (one) extension option of up to a 2 (Two) year period. Specialist counselling and therapy support for adult victims of domestic abuse. Renewal: The initial term will be for 3 (Three) years, with 1 (one) extension option of up to a 2 (Two) year period. ### Planning Information Individual drop-in slots via Microsoft Teams will be held on: • 15 October 2025 from 2-3pm To register your interest in attending an engagement event, please complete and submit the form available at https://forms.office.com/e/b35eyEtygp. Alternatively, you may send your organisation's name and a contact email address to safer@wolverhampton.gov.uk. An invite for the event(s) you specify will be forwarded to the address you provide. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035722-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,460,200 | | Lots value | £8,460,200 | | Awards value | £6,965,524 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BASE 25; BLACK COUNTRY WOMEN'S AID; THE HAVEN WOLVERHAMPTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035722-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 16:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025423-2026 - 18 Dec 2025 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084394-2025 - 7 Oct 2025 at 08:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062698-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 11:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053510-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 13:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026423-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 08:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035722-2026 20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025423-2026 19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084394-2025 18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062698-2025 7th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053510-2025 3rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026423-2025 23rd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - www.wolverhamptontenders.com Appendix B: Lot 1 - Service specification. Appendix B: Lot 1 -Pricing Schedule. Appendix B: Lot 2 - Service specification. Appendix B: Lot 3 - Service specification. Appendix B: Lot 4 - Service specification. Appendix B: Lot 5 - Service specification. Appendix D: Contract Terms and Conditions. CWC24119 - Invitation to Tender. CWC24119 - Instruction to Tender. CWC24119 - Market Engagement Pack. ## Notice URLs - http://www.base25.org - http://www.blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk - http://www.havenrefuge.org.uk - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/b35eyEtygp - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## 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-0519c0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0519c0.json.