--- title: "Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe and Supported Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054f49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054f49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054f49.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-25" --- # Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe and Supported Accommodation Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054f49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054f49.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Council, located in Crewe, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe and Supported Accommodation" contract. This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically targeting "Social work services with accommodation," and employs a competitive flexible procedure within the light-touch regime. The procurement aims to provide high-quality accommodation to support domestic abuse survivors, with a focus on promoting resilience and independence. Key dates include the contract's active period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with possible extensions up to 31 March 2031. The awarded contract, valued at £1,236,084, has been signed with YMCA Cheshire Limited as the supplier, emphasising the collaborative nature of such initiatives. This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in social housing and accommodation services, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive client needs associated with domestic abuse. Organisations like registered social housing providers or domestic abuse service providers partnering with registered providers can benefit greatly by participating. The contract's structure allows for flexible service delivery, accommodating various client circumstances including complex cases, offering scope for businesses to innovate and expand their offerings. The potential for continued partnership through contract extensions means that committed service providers can enjoy sustained revenue and growth in this sector. ## Notice The Domestic Abuse Emergency and Safe Accommodation will support people and their families who are experiencing or who have been subject to domestic abuse, providing high quality safe and supportive accommodation and promoting resilience, independence, and healthy lives. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extensions : - 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2030 - 01/04/2030 - 31/03/2031 Optional extensions to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council ### Planning Information Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing survey to understand interest from providers in the delivery of bespoke Safe Accommodation with a support offer to those affected by Domestic Abuse. We also want to use feedback to help inform our future commissioning intentions, including the service model. Organisations interested in taking part in the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation soft market testing must express their interest in Chest Project DN778998 to access and download a copy of the questionnaire. Registration is free and can be accessed at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. Completed questionnaires must be submitted, via the Chest, by 17:00pm Friday 11th July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017102-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 11 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 26 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-05-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | £1,250,000 | | Awards value | £1,236,084 | | Contracts value | £1,236,084 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | YMCA CHESHIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 25 Feb 2026 at 16:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017102-2026 - 4 Dec 2025 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079793-2025 - 26 Sep 2025 at 17:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060326-2025 - 18 Jun 2025 at 14:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033433-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017102-2026 25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079793-2025 4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060326-2025 26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033433-2025 18th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.ymcacheshire.org.uk - https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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