Domestic Abuse Sanctuary and Safe Accommodation Support Services HDG/2025/944
Description: Stoke-on-Trent is committed to creating a safer, stronger city where all residents can live free from Domestic Abuse. The vision is to prevent domestic abuse from happening and to respond appropriately and effectively to those vulnerable to, or affected by, domestic abuse. Research suggests that the majority of DA remains largely hidden and consistently under-reported to the Police and other agencies. It is estimated that around 42% of all domestic abuse related crimes are unreported each year but remain hidden. In the UK, it is estimated that 1.6 million women and 712,000 men aged 16 years and over, experienced domestic abuse in the last year. Stoke-on-Trent city council currently commissions a range of housing related support for victims of domestic abuse. The existing Service Agreements for these provisions (read more...)
Summary: Stoke on Trent City Council is planning a procurement process focused on delivering 'Domestic Abuse Sanctuary and Safe Accommodation Support Services' under the industry category of 'Social work and related services'. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive support for victims of domestic abuse within the Stoke-on-Trent area, classified under the region UKG23 in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 3rd March 2026 at the Civic Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. Interested parties must register by 27th February 2026. The tender's total estimated value stands at £3,296,400 over three years, starting from 1st October 2026, with the potential for renewal up to 30th September 2031.