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title: "North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) & West Northamptonshire Council (WNC)Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services across North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670bb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) & West Northamptonshire Council (WNC)Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services across North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670bb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by North Northamptonshire Council, is currently at the tender stage with a focus on acquiring Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across both North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. This joint commissioning effort, aligned with statutory responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act, aims to provide countywide services that are psychologically and trauma-informed. Interested parties need to be aware that the tender period closes on 24th April 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 17th April 2026. The contract, valued at £7,469,000, covers services in regions UKF24 and UKF25, with plans for a contract period starting from 1st August 2026 through to 31st March 2029, with renewal options available.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing support for domestic abuse victims. With a significant focus on quality, accounting for 80% of award criteria, alongside 20% for price, service providers skilled in implementing trauma-informed care can capitalise on this opportunity. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure which facilitates wide participation and expands potential for new entrants in the market. Companies with solid strategies for empowerment and recovery in domestic abuse cases, operating within the UK market, will find this tender particularly suited for generating business growth and forging crucial community partnerships.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite providers for the provision of Safe Accommodation (refuge)and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire. This service requirement is for a countywide provision of Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council. The joint commissioning of this Service is in direct response to the local authorities' statutory responsibilities within the Domestic Abuse Act and the accompanying Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance Framework 2021. The Service will support victims/survivors of domestic abuse, empowering individuals to feel safe, rebuild their lives and maintain a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle free from abuse. It will offer safe, psychologically and trauma-informed tailored support that promotes both immediate safety and long-term recovery support to adults and children victims/survivors of domestic abuse. This contract opportunity has been re-published hence no Preliminary Market Engagement Notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into one (1) Contract for an initial period of 36 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for two (2), twelve-month periods, making sixty (60) months in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025942-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-07-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,469,000 |
| Lots value | £7,469,000 |
| 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 16:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025942-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025942-2026
  20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=331ace63-b523-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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