- Lot 1. Lot 1 - Women's Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation 24/7
- Lot 2. Lot 2 - Young Females Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation for 18-25 year olds 24/7
- Lot 3. Lot 3 - Women's Multiple and Complex Needs - Safe Accommodation 24/7
- Lot 4. Lot 4 - Dispersed safe accommodation with/without children
Scope
Reference
SCO3
Description
Gateshead Council are looking to tender a contract for the Provision of Safe Supported Accommodation For Those Experiencing Domestic Abuse
The purpose of the service is to provide an accommodation-based housing related support service delivered to meet the needs of those experiencing domestic abuse. The Service Provider will work with victim-survivors to reduce the risk of homelessness, address and support other aspects of their lives whilst maintaining positive relationships through a trauma informed approach. The tailored support will be flexible, determined by the victim-survivor's needs and service user led.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,569,130 excluding VAT
- £3,569,130 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029
- Possible extension to 1 June 2032
- 6 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for 3 x 12 month period at the Council's discretion
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Women's Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation 24/7
Description
Lot 1 - Women's Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation 24/7 (8 Units)
Lot value (estimated)
- £813,462 excluding VAT
- £813,462 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Young Females Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation for 18-25 year olds 24/7
Description
Lot 2 - Young Females Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation for 18-25 year olds 24/7 (6 Units)
Lot value (estimated)
- £813,462 excluding VAT
- £813,462 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Women's Multiple and Complex Needs - Safe Accommodation 24/7
Description
Lot 3 - Women's Multiple and Complex Needs - Safe Accommodation 24/7 (12 Units)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,228,608 excluding VAT
- £1,228,608 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Dispersed safe accommodation with/without children
Description
Lot 4 - Dispersed safe accommodation with/without children. (20 Units)
Lot value (estimated)
- £713,598 excluding VAT
- £713,598 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Women's Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation 24/7
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Young Females Refuge - Short Term/Emergency Safe Accommodation for 18-25 year olds 24/7
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Women's Multiple and Complex Needs - Safe Accommodation 24/7
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Dispersed safe accommodation with/without children
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
25 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted on the OPEN Platform (https://www.open-uk.org) search 'Contract for Safe Supported Accommodation For Those Experiencing Domestic Abuse'
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 November 2025
Award criteria
Name | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Quality | Quality | 60% |
Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government