SCE0018 - Domestic Violence (DVSA) Safe Accommodation
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Leicester City Council is planning an open tender process for providing services related to domestic abuse support and safe accommodation, starting in April 2026. The tender, titled "SCE0018 - Domestic Violence (DVSA) Safe Accommodation," targets the health and social work services industry and will be conducted under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest by 30th November 2025, with the service commencing on 1st April 2026 for a period potentially extendable to March 2031.
The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with further notices expected by 2nd January 2026. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, and community support services, particularly those adept at handling domestic violence and sexual abuse cases. Organisations that can provide refuge accommodation and person-centred support stand to benefit, and the procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs given its light-touch regime.
With a budget indicative of a significant investment, this initiative offers potential for business growth and establishing a track record in addressing statutory duties related to homelessness and housing management in Leicester City and surrounding areas.
The Leicester City Council intends to run an open tender competition for services (yet to be decided), autumn 2025, related to community and safe accommodation related domestic abuse support under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, to begin April 2026. The Council is seeking a provider(s) to offer the adults, children and young people of Leicester City effective and meaningful person-centred support and safe accommodation to victim-survivors of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence. Benefits of this service includes general and specialist support in refuge accommodation, and a reduction of cost pressure for general needs temporary accommodation through provision of additional refuge space, meeting Statutory Duties under homelessness, domestic abuse, and housing management.
If you are interested in receiving further information regarding this market engagement, please express an interest through the portal using the following link: procontract.due-north.com/Advert
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The contract period is five years.
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