North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) & West Northamptonshire Council (WNC)Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services across North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire
Description: North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite providers for the provision of Safe Accommodation (refuge)and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire. This service requirement is for a countywide provision of Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council. The joint commissioning of this Service is in direct response to the local authorities' statutory responsibilities within the Domestic Abuse Act and the accompanying Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance Framework 2021. The Service will support victims/survivors of domestic abuse, empowering individuals to feel safe, rebuild their lives and maintain a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle free from abuse. It will offer safe, psychologically and trauma-informed tailored support that promotes both immediate (read more...)
Summary: The procurement process, initiated by North Northamptonshire Council, is currently at the tender stage with a focus on acquiring Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across both North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. This joint commissioning effort, aligned with statutory responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act, aims to provide countywide services that are psychologically and trauma-informed. Interested parties need to be aware that the tender period closes on 24th April 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 17th April 2026. The contract, valued at £7,469,000, covers services in regions UKF24 and UKF25, with plans for a contract period starting from 1st August 2026 through to 31st March 2029, with renewal options available.