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title: "Domestic Abuse Dispersed Safe Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e564"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Domestic Abuse Dispersed Safe Accommodation

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e564

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Swindon Borough Council focuses on providing "Domestic Abuse Dispersed Safe Accommodation" in Swindon, UK, under the industry category of social services. This contract aims to supply safe accommodation for individuals fleeing domestic abuse, covering diverse victim categories, including male victims, those with pets, and individuals unable to access standard refuge due to various factors. The procurement method was an open competition, with key activities in the tender stage taking place in late 2025, and the contract awarded in January 2026. The contract, which runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, involves an estimated spend of £113,000, excluding VAT. The procurement falls under a "lightTouch" regime, illustrating a streamlined and flexible approach suitable for specific kinds of contracts.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for service providers specialising in social services, particularly those with facilities for safe and self-contained accommodation. Businesses capable of delivering support to domestic abuse victims, integrating multi-agency collaborations, and offering social value enhancements are well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on flexibility and unique service offerings, businesses with experience in handling sensitive cases and providing wide-ranging support services are encouraged to engage. Winning the contract would solidify the supplier's standing in providing vital societal needs while setting a precedent for excellence in service delivery.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the tender for dispersed safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse and that fall into the below groups: i) male victims (single males and those with children) ii) victims who are working and are unable to afford the rents and service charge at the refuge iii) victims with pets iiii) victims who cannot otherwise access the main refuge provision due to their gender, economic status, or family dynamic (having older male children, pets etc) To ensure a safe place for all victims when additional safe accommodation with support is required. The accommodation will be available to the groups identified above, self-contained, and geographically dispersed. The contract term will be for 12 months as stated in the RFQ documents. Estimated contract spend is capped at PS113,000 excluding VAT, across the 1 year contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004670-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | £113,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £134,688 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONEWATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004670-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075631-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004670-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075631-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stonewater.org
- http://www.swindon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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