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title: "Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f82"
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# Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f82

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is overseeing the procurement of Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services. This initiative falls within the health and social services industry category, focusing on various support lots specifically designed for diverse community needs, including ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. Located in Manchester, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 12th February 2026. Lots are in place for safe accommodation and community support, and contracts are set to begin on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions available. The procurement method employed is the open procedure under light-touch regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks and offering opportunities for renewal at the end of each contractual year.

The procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for organisations in the social services domain, particularly those specialising in domestic violence and abuse support. Various projects have been awarded to well-established suppliers, including SAHELI, The Pankhurst Trust, Jigsaw Support, and Victim Support, evidencing diverse engagement. This tender caters to SMEs and voluntary community sector entities, emphasising quality, social value, and environmental impact alongside pricing. Disqualified businesses with expertise in social work and those capable of meeting intersecting community needs may find this procurement suitable, fostering enhanced service delivery while addressing crucial community challenges.

## Notice

Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services The procurement encompasses the following lots: Lot 1 Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (LGBTQ+ Community) Lot 2 Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Ethnic Minority) Lot 3 Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors of DV&A Lot 4 Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Intersecting Needs) Lot 5 Support for Victims and Survivors experiencing DV&A (Community) Lot 6 Support for Adults experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation) Lot 7 Support for Children experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation)

### Lot Information

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (LGBTQ+ Community)

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (LGBTQ+ Community) All information is included in the Specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Ethnic Minority)

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Ethnic Minority) All information is included in the Specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors of DV&A

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors of DV&A All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Intersecting Needs)

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Intersecting Needs) All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Support for Victims and Survivors experiencing DV&A (Community)

Support for Victims and Survivors experiencing DV&A (Community) All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Support for Adults experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation)

Support for Adults experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation) All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

Support for Children experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation)

Support for Children experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation) All information is included in the specification

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The option for review will be available at the end of each year of the contract.

### Planning Information

Manchester City Council is seeking to engage with existing and potential providers of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) support and accommodation services. We are hosting a market engagement event to outline our plans for the upcoming retender of our DVA contracts.
Event Details:
Venue: Friend's Meeting House
6 Mount Street
Manchester
M2 5NS
Date: Friday 4th July 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Due to venue capacity, attendance is limited to a maximum of two delegates per organisation.
If you would like to attend, please reserve your place by completing the following short form:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUN0kwSU1QVllQTzFUSzIwWUs0VFVOQ1g4NS4u 
If you need any further information, please email Shealah Garvey at commissioning.consultation@manchester.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012976-2026 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,737,260 |
| Lots value | £6,737,260 |
| Awards value | £4,970,508 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | JIGSAW SUPPORT; SAHELI; THE PANKHURST TRUST (INCORPORATING MANCHESTER WOMEN'S AID; VICTIM SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012976-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 12:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073926-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 11:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065141-2025
- 19 Jun 2025 at 06:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033522-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012976-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073926-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065141-2025
  14th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033522-2025
  19th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://support.jigsawhomes.org.uk
- http://www.manchesterwomensaid.org
- http://www.victimsupport.org.uk
- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUN0kwSU1QVllQTzFUSzIwWUs0VFVOQ1g4NS4u
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=967ac878-21a5-f011-813a-005056b64545&projectStepId=b67ac878-21a5-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
- https://www.saheli.org.uk/

## Provenance

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