Scope
Reference
CWC24119
Description
City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) is preparing to commission specialist support services for victims of domestic abuse, including children. Informed by best practice, the new services will respond to local need and recognise the rich diversity of the city.
In accordance with Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the new services will respond to the duty on local authorities to provide support for all victims of domestic abuse and their children within safe and 'relevant' accommodation.
They will also be expected to make a key contribution to Wolverhampton's response to children affected by domestic abuse as victims in their own right, as set out in the Act (2021).
Consideration is being given to the division of lots, with configuration to be determined.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 July 2026 to 1 July 2031
- Possible extension to 1 July 2035
- 9 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 October 2025
Engagement process description
CWC would like to invite a range of market providers to attend an initial market warming event that will outline the aims and objectives of Wolverhampton's new domestic abuse services and information about the procurement process.
Organisations and potential providers are invited to attend an introductory market warming event scheduled for 16 June 2025 from 11:00 am - 12.30pm on Microsoft Teams. The event will cover CWC's aims and objectives for the new domestic abuse support services, contract details, and information on the procurement process.
To register your interest in attending the market warming event, please complete and submit the form available at https://forms.office.com/e/8F3STed8X3.
Alternatively, you may send your organisation's name and a contact email address to safer@wolverhampton.gov.uk no later than 13 June 2025. An invite will be forwarded to the address you provide.
It is CWC's intention to hold additional virtual market engagement events on Microsoft Teams. The purpose of these events is to gather providers' views and feedback on areas of focus for the new services. Please email safer@wolverhampton.gov.uk if you would like to be notified of any future events, and further information on the dates and scope of additional engagement will be communicated to you in due course.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government