Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe and Supported Accommodation

Cheshire East Council is advancing through the procurement process with the Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe and Supported Accommodation contract. This initiative, under the award stage, seeks to offer secure and supportive housing solutions for individuals affected by domestic abuse, promoting independence and resilience, with contract values estimated at £1,236,084 GBP. Located in the Crewe area (UKD62), the procurement has proceeded through various stages since its announcement, including tender initiation on September 26, 2025, and award notice as of December 4, 2025.

The contractual period commences from April 1, 2026, extending until March 31, 2029, with potential renewals up to 2031. The Council employed a competitive flexible procedure, included within the special light-touch regime, assuring transparency and adherence to legal standards. This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations, especially social enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), capable of delivering social work services with accommodation.

Firms specialising in emergency housing solutions with experience in supporting individuals experiencing domestic abuse are suited to engage with this tender. Consortium bids are permissible, allowing for collaboration between domestic abuse service providers and registered social housing suppliers. The competitive flexible procedure permits tenderers to showcase their qualitative and pricing capabilities, providing a fair chance for competent businesses to enter the market and deliver essential services to vulnerable populations in Cheshire East.