Scope
Description
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F), acting as lead authority on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) and Westminster City Council (WCC), invites tenders for the recommissioning of services that form part of a Coordinated Community Response to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The procurement is divided into three Lots, and suppliers may submit bids for one or more Lots. Contracts will commence on 1 October 2026 for an initial term of thirty-six months, with the option of two further twelve-month extensions.
Lot 1 covers the coordination of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) for high-risk domestic abuse cases. The successful provider will manage the end-to-end MARAC process, including case list preparation, meeting facilitation, timely information-sharing, and the establishment of a MARAC Steering Group to drive continuous improvement and partnership learning.
Lot 2 relates to the delivery of an Integrated Support Service for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, and other forms of VAWG.
Lot 3 focuses on Harmful Practices Coordination, a strategic and community-facing role designed to identify and respond to harmful practices such as so-called 'honour'-based abuse. The provider will undertake outreach and engagement activities, raise awareness, deliver professional training, and attend MARAC meetings to ensure these cases are not overlooked.
The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. Each participating borough will enter into its own sovereign contract following the joint tender process. Evaluation will be based on a weighting of seventy per cent for quality and thirty per cent for price, with social value included within the quality criteria for Lots 1 and 2. Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience in delivering VAWG services.All responses and clarifications must be submitted via the capitalEsourcing eProcurement portal. Contracts are scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,847,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional two years. 1 + 1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKI3 - Inner London - West
Lot 1. MARAC Coordination
Description
Provision of end-to-end coordination for Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) for high-risk domestic abuse cases. Responsibilities include managing case lists, convening meetings, ensuring timely information-sharing, and leading a MARAC Steering Group to drive continuous improvement.
Lot value (estimated)
- £760,000 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. VAWG Integrated Support Service (ISS)
Description
Delivery of specialist support for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, and other forms of VAWG. The service will include a robust duty management system, a tiered case management model with Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs), and culturally responsive, trauma-informed support. Partnership or consortia bids are encouraged.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,930,000 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. Harmful Practices Coordination
Description
Strategic and community-facing role to identify and respond to harmful practices. Activities include outreach, awareness-raising, professional training, and MARAC attendance
Lot value (estimated)
- £157,000 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. MARAC Coordination
Lot 2. VAWG Integrated Support Service (ISS)
Lot 3. Harmful Practices Coordination
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers are requested to register on our tender portal to access the tender. https://www.capitalesourcing.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authorities
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fuham (LBHF)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTW-6333-BQGD
Town Hall, King Street
London
W6 9JU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Westminster City Council (WCC)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVD-6261-BPPJ
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPRX-1592-MXGN
Town Hall, 8 Hornton Street
London
W8 7NX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government