Scope
Description
Cardiff Council is seeking to tender for four services, subject to Cabinet approval, under the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) agenda.
Lot 1 - Refuge and Community Services - Advice and Prevention
Access to advice and support to prevent escalation of abuse and to prevent homelessness for women. This will be delivered from a Council-provided One Stop Shop facility and in the community.
Lot 2 - Refuge and Community Services - Accommodation & Support
Provision of up to approx. 57 units of safe accommodation and support, for women and any children and young people accompanying them who are experiencing Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) who need this provision.
Lot 3 - Refuge and Community Support - Children's and Young People Provision
Support for pregnant women and those responsible for children up to age 5, experiencing Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV).
To also provide range of age-appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and young people (CYP) in both safe accommodation and community settings to help them come to terms with the abuse they have experienced or witnessed, and to reaffirm their relationships with the non-abusive parent/carer and potentially the abusive parent/carer. Support can be provided to boys and girls aged 5-16.
Lot 4 - Refuge and Community Support - Male Victim Service
Access to advice and support to prevent escalation of abuse and to prevent homelessness for men. This will include provision of safe accommodation and support, along with therapeutic interventions.
Cardiff is a multicultural city; as part of the service delivery there will be an expectation of specialist support for people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds within the service.
Total value (estimated)
- £14,945,000 excluding VAT
- £17,934,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2031
- Possible extension to 30 April 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 October 2025
Engagement process description
A market engagement event will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 9th October 2025 from 2pm - 4pm. Please advise if you would like to attend by emailing Socialcare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk by the end of day on the 6th October 2025. Following the deadline, you will be emailed a Teams invitation.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
18 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Cardiff Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ
County Hall
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
United Kingdom
Email: socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales