Accommodation with Support for Women and Children experiencing Domestic Abuse and/or Coercive Control

Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded contracts for "Accommodation with Support for Women and Children experiencing Domestic Abuse and/or Coercive Control". The procurement falls under the services category and serves the regions of Nithsdale, Stewartry, Annandale & Eskdale, and Wigtownshire in the Dumfries and Galloway area, identified by the CPV code 85311000. This process was conducted under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, following the Light Touch Regime principles.

Key dates include the contract signing on 24th February 2025, with the tender already at the award stage. The service aims to provide safe accommodation, housing support, counselling, advocacy, and emergency contact services. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those operating in the domestic abuse support sector.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Dumfriesshire & Stewartry Women's Aid and Wigtownshire Women's Aid were awarded the contracts. This indicates a preference or suitability for local, community-driven organisations that can provide dedicated and sensitive support services. Businesses with expertise in temporary housing solutions, mental health counselling, and comprehensive support systems for vulnerable groups may find this an advantageous domain to engage with future public procurement opportunities.