--- title: "HCC - 06/25 - Preliminary Market Engagement for Safe Accommodation Support Services for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Abuse" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05566c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05566c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05566c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05566c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-01" --- # HCC - 06/25 - Preliminary Market Engagement for Safe Accommodation Support Services for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Abuse Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05566c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05566c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05566c.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the provision of Safe Accommodation Support Services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This tender, titled "HCC - 06/25," falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, including Social Work and Related Services. The service is to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within the Hertfordshire region (UKH23). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the PME documentation available via the Supply Hertfordshire e-tendering system. Organisations interested in participating must submit their Supplier Questionnaire by the deadline of 12:00 noon on 1st August 2025, while the next communication regarding this opportunity is anticipated on 24th November 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations within the social services sector. By participating in the PME, organisations have the chance to influence the shaping of the local services offered to vulnerable individuals in Hertfordshire. Businesses specialising in support services, such as mental health or substance abuse counselling, are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender, potentially positioning themselves favourably for upcoming formal procurement processes. Participation in the PME can help organisations understand the Council's expectations and better tailor their service offerings to meet the community's needs. ## Notice The PME document which can be accessed here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire outlines the provision of a countywide service to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse within safe accommodation. The purpose of the document is to gather feedback to inform the planning and decision making of how safe accommodation should be modelled in Hertfordshire. Victims who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse have priority need for homeless assistance and suitable accommodation. Local authorities have a duty to secure accommodation for victims of domestic abuse if they are homeless. This includes ensuring there is support specifically for victims with unique and/or multiple disadvantages such as mental health advice and support, drug and alcohol advice and support, as well as signposting accordingly. The Council is carrying out PME in relation to this project. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options, requirements and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council. ### Planning Information To access the PME documentation please visit the Council's e-tendering system Supply Hertfordshire, run by Intend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire and follow the on-screen guidance. To participate in this PME, organisations must return their completed Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix A of the PME Document), together with any supporting documents, through the Correspondence area of the project on Supply Hertfordshire by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on 1st August 2025, as per the PME documentation and e-tendering system. Supplier Questionnaires received after the deadline may not be reviewed at the Council's sole discretion. Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions within the PME documentation and e-tendering system. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. If you are experiencing problems with the Supply Hertfordshire website, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00. Participation in the PME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036303-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2025 at 09:20 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036303-2025 - 1 Jul 2025 at 09:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036301-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036303-2025 1st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036301-2025 1st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire - 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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