ASC028/2026 Domestic Abuse Supp Comm Based Provision

Middlesbrough Council has launched a procurement for the provision of a community-based domestic abuse support service. The contract is intended to deliver Protect and Support services for individuals affected by domestic abuse across the authority’s area.

The procurement is being undertaken through an open procedure and is open to organisations capable of delivering community-based domestic abuse support. The opportunity is identified as being particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Contract Information

Buyer – Middlesbrough Council

Deadline – 4 September 2026, 11:59pm

Contract Value – £3,798,400 excluding VAT (£3,798,400 including VAT)

Delivery Length – 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with the option to extend until 30 November 2031 through two 12-month extensions.

Tender Link – www.open.uk.org

Procurement Details

The contract covers the delivery of a community-based Protect and Support service for people experiencing domestic abuse.

The procurement falls under the following service classifications:

• Health services
• Social work and related services
• Other community, social and personal services

The contract will be delivered within the Tees Valley and Durham region.

Evaluation Criteria

Tenders will be evaluated using the following weighting:

• Quality: 85%
• Price: 15%

Submission Information

Tenders must be submitted electronically in English via the stated procurement portal.

The estimated award decision date is 23 October 2026.

Procedure

• Open Procedure
• Conflicts assessment prepared/revised: Yes

The opportunity represents a significant commissioning opportunity for organisations delivering community-based domestic abuse support services and reflects continued investment in Protect and Support provision within Middlesbrough.

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