--- title: "Provision of Safe Supported Accommodation For Those Experiencing Domestic Abuse" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05643a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05643a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05643a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05643a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-17" --- # Provision of Safe Supported Accommodation For Those Experiencing Domestic Abuse Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05643a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05643a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05643a.json) ## Summary Gateshead Borough Council is leading a procurement initiative titled "Provision of Safe Supported Accommodation For Those Experiencing Domestic Abuse." This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage as of 17th December 2025, the procurement commenced through an open procedure, with contracts already awarded to HOME GROUP LIMITED for two lots. The contracts were signed on the same date, with services scheduled to start on 1st June 2026 and last until 31st May 2029, with potential extensions. The project aims to provide flexible, trauma-informed support to victim-survivors, addressing various needs linked to domestic abuse and reducing the risk of homelessness. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in providing trauma-informed support. Organisations of various scales, especially VCSE entities, could benefit from participating due to the focus on offering specialised accommodation-based support services. The inclusion of multiple lots allows businesses to tailor their bids to specific service needs, increasing their chances of winning portions of the contract. The prospect for extensions further enhances the long-term business growth potential, ensuring sustained income streams and opportunities to foster partnerships within the sector. ## Notice The purpose of the service is to provide an accommodation-based housing related support service delivered to meet the needs of those experiencing domestic abuse. The Service Provider will work with victim-survivors to reduce the risk of homelessness, address and support other aspects of their lives whilst maintaining positive relationships through a trauma informed approach. The tailored support will be flexible, determined by the victim-survivor's needs and service user led. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Women's Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation 24/7 Lot 1 - Women's Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation 24/7 (8 Units) Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion Lot 2 - Young Females Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation for 18-25 year olds 24/7 Lot 2 - Young Females Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation for 18-25 year olds 24/7 (6 Units) Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion Lot 3 - Women's Multiple and Complex Needs - Safe Accommodation 24/7 Lot 3 - Women's Multiple and Complex Needs - Safe Accommodation 24/7 (12 Units) Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion Lot 4 - Dispersed safe accommodation with/without children Lot 4 - Dispersed safe accommodation with/without children. (20 Units) Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion ### Planning Information The event will be held online via teams on Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 9:30-11:00am If you would like to attend the Market Engagement Event, can you please register your interest by completing and returning the Market Engagement Questionnaire on the OPEN Platform reference: OPEN20251316 by 5pm on Monday 28th July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083663-2025 | | 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 | 17 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 21 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 25 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,569,130 | | Lots value | £3,569,130 | | Awards value | £1,922,688 | | Contracts value | £1,922,688 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOME GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2025 at 10:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083663-2025 - 26 Nov 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077268-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 11:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050522-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 08:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050377-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 12:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047254-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 12:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047253-2025 - 6 Aug 2025 at 08:51 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046385-2025 - 23 Jul 2025 at 09:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042264-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 16:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042193-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083663-2025 17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077268-2025 26th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050522-2025 21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050377-2025 21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047254-2025 8th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047253-2025 8th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046385-2025 6th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042264-2025 23rd July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042193-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.homegroup.org.uk - https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.open-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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