---
title: "Flexible Fund - Part of PEDACC Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058dc7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Flexible Fund - Part of PEDACC Contract

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058dc7

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## Summary

Essex County Council has awarded a contract titled "Flexible Fund - Part of PEDACC Contract" to "Safe Steps" as part of their domestic abuse services initiative. This procurement aligns with the public authority sub-central government's legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54 and supports social work and related services in the region. Located in Chelmsford, the contract, starting on 1 April 2026 and extending potentially until 2030, was directly awarded without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract emphasises flexible funding to assist victims of domestic abuse in securing or maintaining safe accommodations, with an annual value of £25,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in social work services, particularly those experienced in addressing domestic abuse and providing related support services. The procurement is concentrated in the UKH31 region, involving collaborative efforts with Southend-on-Sea City Council, which offers a fertile environment for entities looking to establish a foothold in the regional social services sector. The nature of this tender, with direct and limited competition, makes it accessible to businesses that have the capability to meet flexible funding requirements while also offering safety and recovery solutions for abuse victims. Suppliers such as large-scale social enterprises and charities with expertise in these areas stand to benefit from engaging in such public contracts, enhancing their service portfolio and regional presence.

## Notice

Supply PS25000.00 The Flexible Fund forms part of the requirements of the domestic abuse contract and was written into the specification. A decision was taken not to include it in the contract value as this may fluctuate and it was agreed that each local authority would pay this directly to the successful provider. This is a pot which provides funding to support victims of domestic abuse to seek or sustain safe accommodation with ad hoc requirements to ensure their safety and aid their recovery. This followed a full commissioning process with Essex County Council holding the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055197-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SAFE STEPS; SAFESTEPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055197-2026
- 26 Aug 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051271-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055197-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051271-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.safesteps.org
- http://www.safestespuk.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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