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title: "Domestic Abuse Refuge Service for the London Borough of Barnet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b34"
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# Domestic Abuse Refuge Service for the London Borough of Barnet

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b34

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse Refuge Service" under the public procurement category. This service aligns with the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy for Barnet. The procurement process was an open procedure, allowing for transparent and competitive bidding. The service contract, valued at approximately £972,558, is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and will extend through to 31st March 2027, with potential renewals allowing for continuation until 2030. Solace Woman's Aid, a large-scale organisation, has been awarded the contract, which includes the provision of a refuge service within London, specifically targeting social work with accommodation and community service provision.

This tender offers compelling potential for business growth, particularly for service providers experienced in delivering social services with accommodation. Firms within the social work sector, especially those providing community-based support, would find this opportunity ideal for expanding their operations and demonstrating their capability in handling sensitive community projects. The open procedure procurement method ensures that post-award, there is ample chance for market engagement and feedback, making it a beneficial contract for large agencies keen on collaborative service delivery. This tender also emphasises social service providers contributing to community betterment, thus enhancing their brand reputation alongside fulfilling strategic social objectives.

## Notice

Domestic Abuse Refuge Service Contract Reference: 957575287 In line with the outcomes proposed by the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy for Barnet, the London Borough of Barnet is preparing to commission the Domestic Abuse Refuge Service under its Domestic Abuse Services offer. To access and register https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=G55BU6438A To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1003971892

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority is looking for potential service provider to be awarded a contract for a period of 4 years, with break clauses at months 12, 24 and 36.

### Planning Information

Domestic Abuse Refuge Service
Contract Reference: 957575287
In line with the outcomes proposed by the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy for Barnet, the London Borough of Barnet is preparing to commission the Domestic Abuse Refuge Service under its Domestic Abuse Services offer.
The Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified providers to attend a market engagement event to provide an overview of the Council’s commissioning intentions.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 4th September 2025
Time: 15:00 to 16:30
Location: Online via MS Teams
This event will provide an overview of our vision for this service in Barnet, outline the proposed service models, discuss the procurement process, and offer an opportunity for providers to contribute feedback and ask questions.
To register and confirm your attendance:
Please email Nadia Costa (commissioner) Nadia.costa@barnet.gov.uk with the subject line: Market event – Refuge Service, by the 31st August.
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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000252-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £810,465 |
| Lots value | £810,465 |
| Awards value | £2,755,611 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 4EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLACE WOMANS AID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000252-2026
- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061452-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 08:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061137-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045162-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000252-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061452-2025
  1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061137-2025
  1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045162-2025
  1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com
- https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com.
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=G55BU6438A
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1003971892
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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