--- title: "Women's Support Services for York and North Yorkshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0543e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0543e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543e7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY POLICING, FIRE AND CRIME DIRECTORATE" published: "2026-03-18" --- # Women's Support Services for York and North Yorkshire Buyer: YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY POLICING, FIRE AND CRIME DIRECTORATE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0543e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0543e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543e7.json) ## Summary The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Policing, Fire and Crime Directorate has awarded a contract for the provision of Women’s Support Services in the region. The procurement process was facilitated through an open procedure and is classified under 'Health and social work services'. The procurement was completed on 11th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 3rd May 2026, extending until 2nd May 2028, with options for renewal. The contract, valued at up to £1,835,800, includes the management of two Women’s Centres located in York and Scarborough, a criminal justice diversion scheme, and outreach support for women and girls at risk. The contract is within the 'lightTouch' regime, demanding a strategic approach from the contractor in delivering impactful social services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and support services, particularly those adept in managing comprehensive programmes for women. Companies with a commitment to social value and strong community engagement would be well-placed to contribute. The resulting contract with St Giles Trust underscores opportunities for large-scale organisations, particularly those in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, to thrive by expanding their service offerings. The open procedure design allows for wide competition, making it conducive for businesses with innovative approaches to social health services to leverage this contract for regional business enhancement and growth. ## Notice York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) Policing, Fire and Crime (PFC) Directorate is seeking to award a Contact for the provision of Women's Support Services for York and North Yorkshire, including as a minimum: * The management of two Women's Centres (located in York and Scarborough) * A women's criminal justice diversion scheme * Targeted outreach support for women in rural and isolated areas of the County * Targeted outreach provision for girls and young women aged 10-25 who may be at risk of exploitation, violence or at risk of committing anti-social behaviour or crime (year one only) * The continuation of the Women's Whole System Approach in York and North Yorkshire ### Planning Information The York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Policing, Fire & Crime) will be issuing an invitation to tender for the provision of Women’s Support Services for York and North Yorkshire later this year. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to inform the market of this forthcoming tender opportunity, to invite responses to a short questionnaire, and allow interested parties to ask any questions of the Authority that will assist in their understanding and preparation. A presentation and supplementary questionnaire document can be found on the Bluelight E-procurement portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home, searching for the opportunity titled "Pre-Market Engagement - Women’s Support Services for York & North Yorkshire". Completed questionnaires should be submitted via the same E-procurement portal. The deadline for submission of responses is 3pm Wednesday 25th June 2025. Any issues can be reported to james.buckley@northyorkshire.police.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024514-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 3 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 2 May 2026 - 2 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,529,834 | | Lots value | £1,529,834 | | Awards value | £1,529,834 | | Contracts value | £1,529,834 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY POLICING, FIRE AND CRIME DIRECTORATE | | Additional buyers | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | NORTHALLERTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL7 8AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Romanby | | Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton | | Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE22 North Yorkshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ST GILES TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024514-2026 - 9 Feb 2026 at 09:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011241-2026 - 2 Dec 2025 at 15:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079027-2025 - 2 Dec 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079017-2025 - 5 Jun 2025 at 15:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030372-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024514-2026 18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011241-2026 9th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079027-2025 2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079017-2025 2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030372-2025 5th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8642 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8643 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8644 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8645 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8646 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8647 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8648 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8649 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8650 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8651 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8652 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8653 ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=aa63cb35-7302-4e08-a05b-a59b21b64549 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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