Scope
Description
Lot 1 - Domestic Abuse Refuges - The provider will deliver a specialist Domestic Abuse refuge service to the residents of two purpose built buildings. The provider will also deliver a housing management service to the buildings and their residents, in partnership with their owner, which is Amplius Housing Group.
Lot 2 - Outreached Support - Framework including an Approved Providers List (APL) from which staffing and management capacity can be procured as required, towards outreached support and housing management, in a variety of settings and locations.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,530,000 excluding VAT
- £6,636,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Domestic Abuse Refuges
Description
The provider will deliver a specialist Domestic Abuse refuge service to the residents in 2 purpose built buildings. The provider will also deliver a housing management service to the buildings and their residents, in partnership with their owner, which is Amplius Housing Group. Budgets are shown over 5 years including optional contract extension.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Outreached Support
Description
An approved provider list from which staffing and management capacity can be procured as required, towards outreached support and housing management, in a variety of settings and locations. Contract values are for 5 years including option to extend for up to a further 2 years.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,230,000 excluding VAT
- £5,066,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Framework for Lot 2 - Outreached Support - Approved Providers List with allocations process.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Domestic Abuse Refuges
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Outreached Support
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Lot 1 - Domestic Abuse Refuges - Award will be based to one Supplier on the Most Advantageous Tender based on Price and Quality. Lot 2 - Outreached Support - Suppliers will need to achieve a pass-mark... |
Price |
Weighting description
Lot 1 - Domestic Abuse Refuges - Award will be based to one Supplier on the Most Advantageous Tender based on Price and Quality.
Lot 2 - Outreached Support - Suppliers will need to achieve a pass-mark of 60% from the Price and Quality scores combined to be included onto the Approved Providers List (APL). Suppliers will not be guaranteed business but each requirement will be subject to the Allocations Process
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVNH-1137-QJBX
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Shefford
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government