Scope
Reference
ITT_122114
Description
The service will provide 24/7 housing related support to single women and women (aged 16 years or over, there is no upper age limit) and their children residing at the women's refuge, Amber House. Women accessing the service may have additional needs such as (not limited to) experiencing mental health issues, physical disabilities and substance misuse issues.
The refuge will:
• Provide emergency accommodation for single women and women with children fleeing Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)
• Provide single women and women with children with a place of safety, security and stability and the time to make informed decisions about their future
• Provide culturally aware and gender informed emotional and practical support
• Provide effective housing related support to enable women affected by VAWDASV to rebuild their lives and make the transition to a settled home
Amber House provides emergency accommodation with support for a period typically less than 6 months. The amount of time a woman (and her children) is accommodated at the refuge should be kept to a minimum. Support is provided to assist women to move on from Amber House in a planned way into their own accommodation. Women moving on from Amber House will be able to access (if required) a range of Floating Support Services commissioned by the Social Care and Housing Support Commissioning Team to further assist them with living independently in the community.
The service must be compliant with the relevant elements of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and must adhere to the Blaenau Gwent's Licence Extension Request Policy.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,315,273 excluding VAT
- £2,778,828 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended for 2 years at 12 month intervals and subject to performance and funding
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 September 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality criteria |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Cost | Total tender sum |
Price | 20.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
basic requirement in a well established marketplace
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
Tender pack and all associated documents are accessible via Etenderwales at the web address https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com and reference Itt_122114 Provision of Womens Refuge and Floating Support Service
Tender deadline is 12 noon Tuesday 20th January 2026
Contracting authority
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMD-4229-TQWR
General Offices
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6DN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Paul Jones
Email: paul.jones@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales