Scope
Reference
prj__25162 - VAWG Services
Description
Market Engagement Notice - Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Services Procurement
Lead Authority: London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Partner Authorities: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, City of Westminster
Procurement Type: Multi-lot, competitive tender
Contract Start Date: 01/10/2026
Total Contract Value (Estimated): £5,000,000-£6,500,000
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F), acting as the lead authority on behalf of a commissioning partnership with Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, is preparing to commission a new suite of services to support survivors of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This procurement will be delivered through a multi-lot contract structure.
We are inviting providers to a Market Engagement session to inform the upcoming procurement and gather early feedback on the proposed specifications, budgets, and delivery models. This early engagement will help shape the service offer.
Proposed Lots
- VAWG Support Services
Services for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, harmful practices, LGBT+ survivors, young girls, women from global majority communities, and those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
- Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Coordination
Coordination and administration of high-risk case review panels across the three boroughs.
- Specialist Domestic Abuse Court (SDAC) Coordination
Coordination of Specialist Domestic Abuse Court, improving outcomes for survivors navigating the justice system.
Market Engagement Session
The first market engagement session will present an outline of the proposed specifications for each lot, share current budget envelopes and assess feasibility and identify future areas of potential growth over the contract period.
We will offfer opportunities for 1:1 conversations with commissioners post this session
Next Steps
Interested providers should express interest and register for the Market Engagement event via https://VAWGservicesme.eventbrite.co.uk. Formal procurement will follow, with updated documentation reflecting insights from the engagement phase.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKI3 - Inner London - West
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 July 2025
Engagement process description
Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster councils will jointly host a Market Engagement session on Wednesday 16th July, 2:00-3:00pm, to introduce the upcoming VAWG services procurement. The session will outline the proposed lot structures, initial service specifications, indicative budgets, and areas for potential growth across the contract term.
Following the session, interested providers will have the opportunity to book a 1:1 discussion with commissioners on one of the following dates:
- 22nd July: 2:00-2:45pm, 3:00-3:45pm, or 4:00-4:45pm
- 23rd July: 12:00-12:45pm, 2:00-2:45pm, or 3:00-3:45pm
- 24th July: 10:00-10:45am
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fuham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTW-6333-BQGD
Town Hall, king street
London
W6 9JU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Website: https://www.capitalesourcing.com
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government