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title: "Soft Market Testing- Target Hardening Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b2fa"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Soft Market Testing- Target Hardening Services

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b2fa

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## Summary

Wirral Council is currently in the planning stage of a tendering process for the provision of Target Hardening Services, a project aimed at enhancing security for domestic abuse victims within the region. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is part of the broader strategy to improve community safety. The contracting authority has outlined a preliminary market engagement phase, with a questionnaire to be issued via the Chest portal, with responses due by 12 Noon on Thursday, 2nd July 2026. The services are intended for locations throughout Wirral, identified by the UKD74 region, and the contract, in its planning phase, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 through 31st March 2029, with potential extensions until 31st March 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in security and safety solutions, particularly those capabilities in home security assessments and installations. Companies within the health and social services sector stand to benefit from engaging in this contract, given its alignment with community and personal service needs. The procurement method being utilised is a light-touch regime, suggesting flexibility in how solutions can be proposed and implemented. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth for companies capable of delivering innovative and effective security measures tailored to specific community needs.

## Notice

Wirral Council are seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide Target hardening services for Wirral Council Domestic Abuse Homes for victims of domestic abuse and their families including home security assessments, and the supply and installation of equipment for residents throughout Wirral. Target Hardening is defined as a series of enhanced security and/or safety measures that can be installed within or outside of a property to reduce the risk of domestic abuse and the fear of abuse, strengthening evidence gathering/safety plans.

### Planning Information

Title- Soft Market Testing- Target Hardening Services
Project information - DN818893
SMT questionnaire to be issued via the Chest portal, closing date for responses is 12 Noon on Thursday 2nd July 2026
https://procontract.due-north.com/register
If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact
support:
Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com
Telephone: 0330 005 0352

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055234-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 12:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055234-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055234-2026
  11th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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