Scope
Description
The Authority is tendering for a service to provide security items and fittings for survivors of domestic abuse to protect them further in their own homes. This includes the changing of locks, installation of security equipment and security assessments.
The ceiling price for this contract is £120,000 per annum and will be for an initial term of 39 Months (3 years, 3 months). There are two 12 month extensions available for this contract.
To access the tender documents, please visit this link and register your interest on ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=44684548-d466-f011-813a-005056b64545
Total value (estimated)
- £630,000 excluding VAT
- £756,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 3 months
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available. The Council at it's sole discretion may extend the contract with 3 month's notice. If the council does not wish to extend the agreement beyond its initial term then it will expire.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please visit this address to register your interest and access the tender documentation. Potential bidders must complete the relevant questionnaire on the ProContract portal to successfully bid for this opportunity. A link can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=44684548-d466-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | The Quality will be scored out of 100 to obtain a relevant quality weighting. This will then be used in calculating the Price per Quality point. Please read the ITT found on ProContract for further... |
Quality |
Weighting description
The Authority will use a price per quality point assessment for the evaluation of this tender. The bidders price will be divided by their over all quality score to determine their price per quality point ratio. From the results, the lowest price to quality point provider wins. For further information, please review the evaluation section of the ITT found on ProContract here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=44684548-d466-f011-813a-005056b64545
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to the 'Price and Payment Details' section of the tender questionnaire.
Description of risks to contract performance
Cambridgeshire County Council is subject to the English Devolution White Paper which will lead to local government re-organisation potentially during the term of this contract. This risk is defined as a known unknown risk as we do not yet understand the implications of that potential re-organisation.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government