Scope
Description
The VAWDASV service is a combined service that provides housing related floating support services and direct access supported accommodation to victims of domestic violence against women, domestic abuse and/or sexual violence (VAWDASV) living in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The service will be directly accessible to those affected by VAWDASV or concerned about someone else can contact the service directly and the service will act on the information to refer the person to the correct service or signpost to other relevant agencies.
The service specification applies to a 5 unit direct access accommodation for women and children who need a safe place to live as a result of having experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. Male children accompanying a victim who are over the age of 16 are unable to be accepted.
The aim of the service is to provide safe, secure, direct access to temporary accommodation in a confidential location in the Vale of Glamorgan. The service also offers support and information to women, in order to enable them to gain or maintain skills and confidence they need to be able to live independently. The service will provide flexible housing related support to a maximum of 5 victims and their children in a temporary accommodation project. The provider will be expected to to provide a flexible model of support which is tailored to meet individual needs. The service working with individual service users involves a tailored support plan that best meets their needs. The plan focuses on both practical and emotional issues, in order that each service user has the best opportunity of living independently as a member of their community.
This service specification also applies to a 40 unit housing related floating support service delivering flexible housing related support for people experiencing or affected by VAWDASV in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,885,000 excluding VAT
- £1,885,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 August 2026 to 1 August 2031
- Possible extension to 1 August 2033
- 6 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 February 2026
Engagement process description
The Vale of Glamorgan County Council will be holding a Market Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on Monday 23rd February 2026 from 11am - 12pm.
Please email socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk to confirm your attendance, along with any colleagues email addresses who would like to attend, by Friday 20th February 2026 at 12pm.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be emailed to all interested parties following this deadline.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 March 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Vale of Glamorgan Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJL-7881-XMJT
Civic Offices
BARRY
CF63 4RU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rebecca Parsons
Email: rebecca.parsons@cardiff.gov.uk
Website: http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales