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.
CWC would like to invite market providers to attend two engagement events aimed at informing and refining the new service specifications. One event will focus on safe accommodation and the other on the commissioning model.
As well as engagement events, individual drop-in slots will also be made available, where providers will have the opportunity to meet CWC to discuss aspects of the commission.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 July 2026 to 1 July 2029
- Possible extension to 1 July 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Engagement
Engagement deadline
8 October 2025
Engagement process description
Organisations and potential providers are invited to attend the following market engagement events to be held on Microsoft Teams:
• Event 2 (Safe Accommodation): 23 September 2025 from 3.30-5pm
• Event 3 (Commissioning Model): 9 October 2025 from 2.30-3.30pm
Individual drop-in slots via Microsoft Teams will be held on:
• 25 September 2025 from 3-4pm
• 1 October 2025 from 3-4pm
• 6 October 2025 from 3-4pm
To register your interest in attending an engagement event, please complete and submit the form available at:
https://forms.office.com/e/b35eyEtygp
Alternatively, you may send your organisation's name and a contact email address to safer@wolverhampton.gov.uk. An invite for the event(s) you specify will be forwarded to the address you provide.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
20 October 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