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title: "Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f9c"
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published: "2026-04-10"
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# Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f9c

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## Summary

The current procurement process is led by Midlothian Council, in collaboration with East Lothian Council, under the title "Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children." This tender falls under the services category, specifically dealing with social work and related services. The procurement is intended for execution in the East Lothian and Midlothian regions of the United Kingdom. The process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The key submission deadline is set for 13th May 2026, at 12:00 PM GMT. The estimated contract value is £1,580,000, and it aims to contract a service provider capable of delivering flexible and needs-responsive support, including accommodation for affected individuals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in managing gender-based violence support services. Providers that can offer a blend of practical and emotional support, alongside secure and safe accommodation, will find this opportunity fruitful for growth. The project requires compliance with specific regulatory standards, thus businesses holding or willing to obtain Care Inspectorate registration are encouraged to apply. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefits underscores an emphasis on social value, making it an attractive bid for organisations looking to contribute positively to the local community while expanding their operations in the public sector. The contract terms are conducive to modern business practices, incorporating electronic ordering and payment features, which should appeal to tech-savvy enterprises.

## Notice

East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council are jointly commissioning a service to provide support to women and children who are affected by gender-based violence.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council are jointly commissioning a service required to address the harmful effects of Violence Against Women and Children and to contribute to the prevention of the same. East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide support to women and children who are affected by gender based violence. The purpose of the service is to provide an appropriate, accessible, secure and safe accommodation, and associated support services, for women, transgender women and children experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of gender based violence. This will include both practical and emotional support. The service will be flexible and responsive to the individual's needs of women, transgender women and children across East Lothian and Midlothian. As part of this contract you will be provided with up to ten properties within each Local Authority area through a lease arrangement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032663-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032663-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=828625
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=828625
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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