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title: "Integrated Domestic Abuse Refuge and Outreach Service for Portsmouth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065333"
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# Integrated Domestic Abuse Refuge and Outreach Service for Portsmouth

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065333

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is spearheading the procurement of an Integrated Domestic Abuse Refuge and Outreach Service, with the process currently at the tender stage. This initiative, focused on delivering essential social services, is centred in Portsmouth, a region categorised under UKJ31 in the United Kingdom. The main industry category is social work and related services, with the tender officially announced on 22nd June 2026. Key deadlines include the tender return on 31st July 2026 and the contract award scheduled for 26th October 2026. This open procedure offers a significant service contract valued at £6,480,000, emphasising quality and strategic municipal partnerships.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those adept in trauma-informed support. Companies that offer comprehensive refuge and community-based solutions for domestic abuse victims, including service provision for children or outreach programmes, would find this tender suitable. Local organisations well-versed in adhering to statutory duties and possessing robust delivery capacity can significantly benefit, with potential contract renewals extending up to six years. The inclusion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in the bidding process underscores the council’s commitment to inclusive business growth.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide an Integrated Domestic Abuse Refuge and Outreach Service for Portsmouth The Council will act as the lead authority and manage the procurement process on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This procurement relates to the re-tendering of an existing domestic abuse service delivered within Portsmouth in conjunction with the Hampshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). The new service will deliver two core elements of domestic abuse support: * Refuge Support * Community-Based (Floating) Support Together, these elements will provide a coordinated and trauma-informed response for victims of domestic abuse, their children, and, where appropriate, perpetrators. The main aims of the service are to: * Provide client-led practical and emotional support to high-risk and medium-risk victims of domestic abuse, enabling them to build the strength, confidence and skills required to move on and rebuild their lives * Provide support for children affected by domestic abuse, including individual and group-based support where appropriate * Refuge Support will be delivered via Council-owned properties. This contract relates solely to the delivery of the support service within refuge accommodation and does not cover property management or maintenance functions. * Community Support will be delivered on a floating support basis, providing flexible, outreach-style support to victims and families tailored to individual risk and need. The initial three year contract is valued at PS900,000 per annum. However this is funded from two sources. The Council's contribution of PS657,600 per annum is confirmed for the full three-year initial term. The OPCC contribution is currently confirmed for an initial period of one year, pending a formal decision notice; however, it is intended that this funding will continue subject to approval. In the event that OPCC funding is not extended, the contracting authority reserves the right to vary the contract to reflect any resulting reduction in available funding. The total value of the contract is set at a capped amount. Any bids that come in over this amount will be set aside. The contract term will be for 3 years with options to extend in increments to be agreed up to a maximum of 6 years. This procurement timetable is indicative and, while the council does not intend to depart from it, it reserves the right to do so at any time. 1. Contract notice published on FTS - 22/06/26 2. Procurement documents available on In-tend - 22/06/26 3. Deadline for requests for clarification - 17/07/26 (23:59) 4. Tender return deadline - 31/07/26 (12:00) 5. Evaluation of tenders completed - 21/08/26 6. Interviews (if held) w/c 31/08/26 7. Issue Assessment Summaries - 12/10/26 8. Standstill period - 13 - 23/10/26 9. Contract award - 26/10/26 10. Mobilisation - 26/10/26 11. Start of Contract - 01/04/27 The government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation on Wednesday 25th March 2026 that Portsmouth City Council will become part of a larger unitary authority that will cover the areas of Gosport, Fareham and Havant, and include Newlands, Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle. In the event of reorganisation, contracts will include clauses that allow for the assignment of the contract to successor authorities. Any assignment clause is likely to state any contract may be assigned to any new authority that succeeds the original contracting authority. For further details in respect of LGR see the following link - https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/devolution-and-plans-for- local-government-reorganisation/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Following Local Government Reorganisation, the total opportunity value and volume of requirements may fluctuate. This may include an increase or decrease in the scale of Domestic Abuse Services to accommodate integrating merging authorities, broader corporate estates, or adjusted geographical boundaries.

Renewal: The contract term will be for 3 years with options to extend in increments to be agreed up to a maximum of 6 years.

### Planning Information

Portsmouth City Council (PCC) is seeking to commission domestic abuse victim services that reflect the strategic priorities outlined in its Commissioning Framework. This tender opportunity will invite experienced and qualified providers to deliver services that prevent abuse, protect victims, promote recovery, and engage with individuals who use harmful behaviours. The commissioning approach is rooted in survivor insight, local needs assessments, and statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Safe Accommodation Duty.
We recognise the experience and innovation that suppliers can bring to these services. As such PCC would welcome your organisation's market information, which will be used to enable PCC to draw up a high-quality specification that meets the needs of domestic abuse services and its clients.
As part of this consultation there is a questionnaire for providers to complete which will help us in deciding our future commissioning models. We welcome any feedback from interested parties. Providers are encouraged to complete as many of the questions within the questionnaire as possible. 
Please return the PME Questionnaire using the Intend Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home) correspondence function by 6th March 2026, 23:59.
Portsmouth City Council reserve the right to hold further discussions with suppliers that can demonstrate relevant experience and capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058722-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2032-06-22 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | £5,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 18:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058722-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 16:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013118-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058722-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013118-2026
  12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/devolution-and-plans-for-

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