Scope
Reference
SCE0044
Description
Leicester City Council (the Authority) is inviting tenders via an Open Tender process for the provision of a Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation - Sanctuary Scheme service for Leicester City.
A Sanctuary Service is a survivor centred initiative which aims to make it possible for victim-survivors of domestic abuse to remain in their own homes, where it is safe for them to do so, where it is their choice, and where the perpetrator does not live in the accommodation. This is done by providing additional security - 'installing a sanctuary' - to the victims' property or perimeter alongside the provision of specialist domestic abuse support.
The service is to be provided free of charge to applicants. The local authority will be looking for a provider to deliver a prompt and effective target hardening measures for domestic abuse victims in Leicester in collaboration with the specialist locality domestic abuse support service. The provider will need to work closely and efficiently with this service and robustly evidence clear impact of meeting local need. This service will be provided within the boundaries of Leicester City.
The proposed contract will be for an initial period of 10 months to commence on 1st June 2026, with the option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for up to a further period or periods of 24 months, potentially taking the contract term to a maximum of 34 months up to 31st March 2029.
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £288,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 2 years, 10 months
Description of possible extension:
The proposed contract will be for an initial period of 10 months to commence on 1st June 2026, with the option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for up to a further period or periods of 24 months, potentially taking the contract term to a maximum of 34 months up to 31st March 2029.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Throughout the term of any resulting Contract the Council may progress the inclusion of new services not already provided for in the Contract as a modification to the Contract provided the Council agrees to such modification and is in compliance with Section 74 of the Act. Where any modification is agreed this will be varied in accordance with the Contract.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44521100 - Locks
- 44521130 - Enhanced security lock
- 98395000 - Locksmith services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Full detail on legal and financial capacity conditions of participation can be located within the published tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Full detail on technical ability conditions of participation can be located within the published tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | The assessment of the quality element of service delivery which accounts for 70% of the maximum total score. Full detail on how the quality element will be evaluated can be located within the tender... |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | The assessment of the price element for this contract which accounts for 30% of the maximum total score. Full detail on how the price evaluation will be conducted can be located within the tender... |
Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Detail of risks to contract performance included within the tender documents.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e317c675-9cf0-f011-813c-005056b64545
Unrestricted and full direct access to the documents related to this procurement are available free of charge via the web address.
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Muhammad Sidat
Email: procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government