Lot 2 - Community Outreach Services for Women and Children who are victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Wolverhampton City Council is overseeing the procurement process for community outreach services aimed at supporting women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse. This procurement falls under the category of "Social work services without accommodation" within the services sector and adheres to the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, initially signed in July 2018, has a duration period of 2,520 days and is located in the UKG39 region.

The process has recently moved into the contract update stage, with an amendment extending the contract for 12 months from 2 July 2025, allowing a comprehensive review and redesign of services in response to new statutory duties introduced by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and other recent legislative changes. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering social work services, particularly those specialising in domestic abuse support. SMEs like The Haven Wolverhampton, currently the awarded supplier, underscore that smaller companies with a strong regional presence are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities.

The procurement method, involving active engagement with statutory duties and evolving service landscapes, suggests that businesses capable of rapid adaptation and insights into the latest regulatory and social changes will be well-suited to competitively bid for future contracts in this evolving sector.