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title: "ASC0317 - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056368"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# ASC0317 - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Feasibility Study

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056368

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has successfully awarded the contract for the "ASC0317 - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Feasibility Study". This procurement process aimed to evaluate the feasibility of providing safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims and has now reached the award stage. The council, situated in Leicester, seeks to abide by its statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and other related regulations. The contract commenced on 8th October 2025, with services delivered by Iceni Projects. This procurement falls under the category of 'Other community, social and personal services' and took place as an open competition below the threshold. Such provisions are crucial for ensuring victims receive adequate support within the prescribed timeline, spanning until 12th January 2026.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and community services designed to support victims of domestic abuse. Particularly, businesses that specialise in equal opportunities consultancy and community service solutions may find it advantageous to explore collaborative opportunities with Leicester City Council. Such procurements not only contribute to community welfare but also enhance the expertise and market presence of businesses involved. As the council leads the Leicester Domestic Abuse Locality Partnership Board, experienced consultancy suppliers could benefit from providing innovative approaches to shelter and support services, aligning with the city’s commitment to comprehensive and accessible assistance for affected individuals.

## Notice

Leicester City Council (the Authority) undertook a procurement process to find a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Feasibility Study. The procurement of this service has now concluded and the contract awarded. Services procured were as detailed in the tender documentation. Leicester City Council has a statutory responsibility to provide safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims (adult and child). The responsibility is laid down in the Domestic abuse Act 2021. There are related duties in the Housing Act 1996 and the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The provision of support is for all victims of domestic abuse including their children, regardless of their relevant protected characteristics, within 'relevant' accommodation (as defined by the Domestic Abuse Support (Relevant Accommodation and Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Sanctuary Schemes) (Amendment) Regulations 2021). The new duties (contained in Part 4 of the 2021 Act) on relevant local authorities aim to ensure victims of domestic abuse have access to the right accommodation-based support when they need it. Please note the contract commenced on 8th October 2025 and was signed at a later date though due to the system, the precise dates could not be inputted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080070-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICENI PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080070-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 08:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041822-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080070-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041822-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2189ce0d-4b66-f011-813a-005056b64545
  Leicester City Council 'The Authority' as lead for the Leicester Domestic Abuse Locality Partnership Board, would like to contract a consultancy supplier to establish if it would be in the best long-term interests of the Council to adopt an alternative method of delivering the domestic abuse safe accommodation provision, or continue as is. The Authority has a statutory responsibility to provide safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims (adult and child). The responsibility is laid down in the Domestic abuse Act 2021, with related duties in the Housing Act 1996 & the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The provision of support is for all victims of domestic abuse including their children, regardless of their relevant protected characteristics, within 'relevant' accommodation (as defined by the Domestic Abuse Support (Relevant Accommodation & Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Sanctuary Schemes) (Amendment) Regulations 2021).

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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