HCC - 06/25 - Preliminary Market Engagement for Safe Accommodation Support Services for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Abuse
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Hertfordshire County Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the provision of Safe Accommodation Support Services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This tender, titled "HCC - 06/25," falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, including Social Work and Related Services. The service is to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within the Hertfordshire region (UKH23).
The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the PME documentation available via the Supply Hertfordshire e-tendering system. Organisations interested in participating must submit their Supplier Questionnaire by the deadline of 12:00 noon on 1st August 2025, while the next communication regarding this opportunity is anticipated on 24th November 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations within the social services sector.
By participating in the PME, organisations have the chance to influence the shaping of the local services offered to vulnerable individuals in Hertfordshire. Businesses specialising in support services, such as mental health or substance abuse counselling, are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender, potentially positioning themselves favourably for upcoming formal procurement processes. Participation in the PME can help organisations understand the Council's expectations and better tailor their service offerings to meet the community's needs.
The PME document which can be accessed here in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire outlines the provision of a countywide service to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse within safe accommodation. The purpose of the document is to gather feedback to inform the planning and decision making of how safe accommodation should be modelled in Hertfordshire. Victims who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse have priority need for homeless assistance and suitable accommodation.
Local authorities have a duty to secure accommodation for victims of domestic abuse if they are homeless. This includes ensuring there is support specifically for victims with unique and/or multiple disadvantages such as mental health advice and support, drug and alcohol advice and support, as well as signposting accordingly. The Council is carrying out PME in relation to this project.
The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options, requirements and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.
Participation in the PME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council.
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The contract period is two years.
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