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title: "W5053 Provision of Sex Worker Outreach Service in the Borough of Walsall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069889"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL"
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# W5053 Provision of Sex Worker Outreach Service in the Borough of Walsall

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069889

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## Summary

Walsall Council, a public authority within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the provision of a Sex Worker Outreach Service in the Borough of Walsall. This direct procurement, which employs a light-touch regime, is focused on social work and related services, aiming to support individuals involved in sex work or survivors of sexual abuse. The procurement process is now complete, having reached the award stage, with the contract commencement set on 6th May 2026 and an initial end date on 31st March 2028. The contract includes possible extensions up to 31st March 2031. The total gross value of the contract is GBP 300,000, with the specific services to be performed within the UKG38 region. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of community, social, and personal services, particularly those with experience in trauma-informed care, outreach services, and collaborative multi-agency support. Firms specialising in supporting vulnerable populations or having a proven track record in social rehabilitation programmes could equally benefit. The competitive edge will likely lie in businesses able to collaborate effectively with partners across health, housing, policing, and voluntary sectors, thus ensuring coordinated and person-centred support for individuals engaged in or affected by sex work.

## Notice

Walsall Council is looking to commission the provision of Sex Worker Outreach Service in the Borough of Walsall. The service will focus on supporting individuals involved in sex work and/or survivors of sexual abuse who have experienced significant trauma and who may not be effectively supported through mainstream service provision. The outreach service will aim to build trusted relationships with vulnerable individuals, offering targeted, flexible, and trauma-informed support that recognises the complex needs of those engaged in sex work. The key aims of the service are to: * Improve trust and confidence within local communities by ensuring that appropriate support is available for individuals experiencing vulnerabilities linked to both on-street and off-street sex work. * Reduce involvement in sex work and associated criminal activity, including exploitation, trafficking, and organised crime linked to sex work. * Improve health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals engaged in sex work, including better access to healthcare, substance misuse treatment, and mental health support. * Increase engagement with support services, helping individuals access housing, safeguarding, and recovery services where appropriate. * Support individuals to move away from exploitation and harm, where possible, by providing pathways to stability, recovery, and independence. * Improve community safety by addressing issues linked to sex work and exploitation within local neighbourhoods. * Reduce demand on police, health services, local authorities, and partner agencies through early intervention, coordinated support, and preventative outreach work. The service will work collaboratively with local partners, including health services, substance misuse services, safeguarding teams, housing providers, the police, and voluntary sector organisations, to ensure individuals receive coordinated, person-centred support. This agreement is in place for the period 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2028 inclusive with extension facilities of three periods of up to 12 months each until 31st March 2031.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044283-2026 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CYRENIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044283-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044283-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.changing-lives.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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