Scope
Reference
DN767666
Description
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has implemented a statutory requirement on Local Authorities to ensure there is safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse. This includes target hardening measures to ensure victims of domestic abuse are able to stay in their own homes, when safe to do so. The bullet points below covers support for victims of domestic abuse through enhancing security measures at their own home to increase protection against perpetrators and enable victims to stay in their own homes.
• The service is for the provision of support to approximately 175 people, around the enhancement of security measures in the homes of those who have been subjected to domestic abuse, and the perpetrator no longer lives in that home, in Peterborough. The providers of the scheme must:
• Proactively source and receive referrals from Peterborough Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Service, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire Victim and Witness Hub and other specialist Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Services in accordance with the Data Processing Agreement.
• Prioritise referrals for high-risk victims of domestic abuse that have been or will be heard at MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference)
• Respond to referrals, with an initial contact, within 2 working days and a suitable appointment to complete works within 7 days
• Provide victims with the knowledge to keep themselves safe and reduce the chance of repeat victimisation.
• Install (and fund where appropriate) physical security upgrades, where necessary, as a way of providing practical and emotional reassurance.
• The security measures offered should be reasonable, practical, necessary and appropriate according to the safety needs of victim/survivors and the conditions of the property.
• As a minimum, the security measures applied must be to recognised British Standards and must comply with means of escape from fire requirements.
• Highlight where additional needs have been identified, and work with specialist domestic abuse services to signpost/refer victims to appropriate support and/or community services.
• Maintain details of all contact with victims and gather feedback from victims in line with the outcome monitoring requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective links with partner agencies and other agencies (statutory and third sector) who support victims of domestic abuse.
Total value (estimated)
- £315,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
there are 2 optional 12 month extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 44212329 - Security screens
- 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.procontract.due-north.com
Submissions must be made via the e-tendering portal and must include the online questionnaire
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Peterborough City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXM-3229-WVQH
Sand Martin House Peterborough, Bittern Way
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
United Kingdom
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government