Coming up· published 20 Feb 2026
Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services
City & County of Swansea · Swansea, Wales
City & County of Swansea is planning Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services. It is a framework for other health and social care in Swansea.
Source: Find a Tender, published 20 Feb 2026. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 15:55
View notice2026
Pipeline notice published
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 10:42
View notice2026
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2026
Contract starts
Next
2031
Contract ends
5 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
City & County of Swansea is planning Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services. It is a framework for other health and social care in Swansea. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £11,000,000. The contract runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031. It lasts 5 years.
The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 20 February 2026. The notice number is 015553-2026. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-051f3a.
Summary of the contracting process
The City & County of Swansea has announced a planned procurement for the "Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services," focused on the provision of services addressing Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence. This procurement, categorised under social work services, will be conducted in Swansea, UK. Currently in the planning stage, this framework agreement will cover services such as refuges, safe houses, and related support efforts.
The contract is valued at £11,000,000 and spans from May 2026 to April 2032, with the possibility of extensions up to April 2036. Interested parties should note a communication release is expected by the 1st of January, 2026. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as their suitability is recognised for this framework.
The notice in full
Framework for the provision of Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) support and accommodation services. This includes Refuges, Safe Houses, Advice and Information, Outreach, Housing Related Floating Support and Safety and Security measures.
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Framework
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2031 (5 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £11,000,000
Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 015553-2026
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051f3a
- CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Swansea
- Town
- Swansea
- Postcode
- SA1 3SN
- Electoral ward
- Waterfront
- Constituency
- Swansea West
- Delivery area
- Swansea
- Region
- Wales
- Sub-region
- Swansea
- Area
- Mid and South West Wales
- Country
- Wales
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- City & County of Swansea
- Category
- Services
- Contact
- Sarah Vye
- Address
- Swansea, SA1 3SN · Wales · Wales
Not stated in the notice: phone.
Documents and links
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015553-2026
- Pipeline notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025309-2025
- Swansea.gov.ukswansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- Legislation.gov.uklegislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- OCDS record ocds-h6vhtk-051f3a (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h…
Questions about Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services
When will the Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services tender open?
City & County of Swansea has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How much is the Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services contract worth?
The estimated value is £11,000,000. The contract runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031 (5 years).
Who is the buyer for Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services?
City & County of Swansea, based in Swansea, Wales. The named contact is Sarah Vye.
How do I bid for Framework for VAWDASV Accommodation and Support Services?
Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.
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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
- Answer any market engagement questions.
- Gather your evidence and case studies now.
- Check your policies are up to date.
- Watch for the tender notice.
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