--- title: "Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-10" --- # Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828625.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council has initiated an active tender process for "Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children," in collaboration with East Lothian Council. This procurement, with a total estimated value of GBP 1,580,000, focuses on providing necessary accommodation and support services across East Lothian and Midlothian. The tender is currently at the stage of open procedure, inviting proposals to be submitted electronically by 13th May 2026, 12:00 PM. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically targeting social services for women and children affected by gender-based violence. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and support services, particularly those with expertise in managing safe accommodations and providing gender-based violence support. Organisations with capacity to adapt to specific needs and collaborate on social benefit projects will find this tender beneficial. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations with capabilities in secure housing and support services are well-suited to participate. Successful tenderers will not only contribute to community welfare but also have the chance to establish or expand their presence in the East Lothian and Midlothian regions, potentially building long-term partnerships with local authorities. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553582 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553582 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553582 Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=828625 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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