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title: "Target Hardening (Sanctuary Scheme)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac46"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Target Hardening (Sanctuary Scheme)

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac46

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Target Hardening (Sanctuary Scheme) service, aimed at providing safety measures and support for households at risk of domestic abuse within Worcestershire, England. This initiative, designed in partnership with the six District Councils of Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester City, Wychavon, and Wyre Forest, seeks to create a single, responsive service throughout the county. The procurement process is engaging the market with a preliminary market engagement (PME) to gather insights and gauge interest. Feedback for this engagement is due by 24th June 2026. Additionally, the scope of work falls under industry categories such as health and social work services, security fittings, and repair services, with a light-touch procurement regime in place.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the security and social work sectors, particularly those that provide security installations, enhanced security locks, alarm systems, and social work services. SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for local companies looking to expand their footprint in public safety and domestic aid services. The planned contract period spans from April 2027 to March 2029, with potential renewals up to March 2031. Companies interested in contributing to a public service that promotes the safety and well-being of vulnerable communities should consider engaging with this process to align their offerings with a socially impactful cause.

## Notice

A Sanctuary Scheme is a multi-agency, survivor-centred initiative which aims to enable households at risk of violence to remain safely in their own homes by installing a 'Sanctuary' in the home and through the provision of support to the household. This is sometimes referred to as "target hardening". The Target Hardening Property Scheme for Worcestershire is being commissioned in conjunction with all six District Councils (Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester City, Wychavon & Wyre Forest) in Worcestershire. The intention is to create a single, high quality, responsive commissioned service across the County to provide Target Hardening to various levels within existing accommodation to enable survivors of Domestic Abuse to remain in their own homes. Sanctuary Schemes are referred to in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, which places a strong emphasis on supporting survivors of domestic abuse and their children within safe accommodation.

### Planning Information

*This notice is for market awareness, engagement and request for information only*
Worcestershire County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement (PME) to understand the level of market interest and gather insight to inform the future procurement of a Target Hardening Properties service.
A Sanctuary Scheme is a multi-agency, survivor-centred approach designed to enable households at risk of domestic abuse to remain safely in their own homes. This is achieved through the installation of tailored ‘sanctuary’ safety measures within the property, alongside appropriate support for the household. This approach is often referred to as “target hardening.”
The Target Hardening Property Scheme for Worcestershire is being commissioned in partnership with the six District Councils (Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester City, Wychavon and Wyre Forest). The ambition is to establish a single, high-quality, responsive countywide service. This service will deliver proportionate target hardening interventions within existing accommodation, enabling survivors of domestic abuse to remain safely in their homes wherever possible.
Sanctuary Schemes are recognised within the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, which places a strong emphasis on supporting survivors of domestic abuse and their children within safe accommodation. This includes ensuring provision meets the needs of diverse communities, including minority groups and individuals with care and support needs, to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.
Worcestershire County Council invites interested organisations to provide feedback on the proposed service via the following MS Forms survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hxj0rDe900WeZUfN5I3IWiKdGnubi4RGscwoIkzVMYZUNzVKVjdSVkxFMFQ3VERQVEdBRDNZSDRZOC4u
Please note that all feedback gathered through this engagement will be used solely to inform the development of the service and will not form part of any future tender evaluation process.
If your organisation is not already registered on In-tend, you will need to do so to access and apply for procurement opportunities in Worcestershire. Registration can be completed here:
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052274-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 34928200 - Fences
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35121300 - Security fittings
- 35121700 - Alarm systems
- 44521000 - Miscellaneous padlocks and locks
- 44521130 - Enhanced security lock
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052274-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hxj0rDe900WeZUfN5I3IWiKdGnubi4RGscwoIkzVMYZUNzVKVjdSVkxFMFQ3VERQVEdBRDNZSDRZOC4u
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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