DMCV 022 – Shropshire Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Service

Shropshire Council is seeking a specialist provider to deliver a Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Support Service for victim-survivors of domestic abuse and their children.

The service will support the Council’s responsibilities under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, combining safe accommodation with specialist support designed to promote safety, recovery, stability and sustainable housing outcomes.

The contract is valued at an estimated £3.85 million including VAT over its full potential seven-year term.

Service Requirements

The commissioned service will provide a flexible range of safe accommodation and associated domestic abuse support across Shropshire.

Provision will include:

• Refuge accommodation
• Dispersed accommodation
• Sanctuary Scheme provision
• Emergency accommodation
• Specialist domestic abuse support and advocacy
• Risk management
• Support for children
• Move-on planning

Delivery must be trauma-informed and inclusive, while responding to the particular challenges associated with delivering services across Shropshire’s rural communities.

Contract Information

Buyer: Shropshire Council

Deadline: 14 October 2026, 12:00pm

Contract Value: £3,850,000 including VAT

Delivery Length: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, with an option to extend by up to two years to 31 March 2034 – maximum 7 years

Tender Link: Click here

The supplier enquiry deadline is 14 October 2026 at 11:00am, one hour before the tender submission deadline.

An award decision is currently estimated for 17 November 2026.

The initial five-year term and any subsequent extension are subject to funding and performance requirements.

The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure under the light touch regime and is identified as particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

Evaluation Criteria

Tender submissions will be evaluated on:

• Quality – 60%
• Price – 35%
• Social Value – 5%

Detailed Evaluation Criteria: Not disclosed in the information provided.

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

The service will support Shropshire Council’s duties under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

Specific provider registrations, professional accreditations, insurance requirements and detailed conditions of participation are not disclosed in the information provided.

Providers should refer to the complete procurement documentation for the applicable safeguarding, accommodation, workforce, risk management and service delivery requirements.

This opportunity is relevant to specialist domestic abuse organisations capable of combining safe accommodation with trauma-informed support for victim-survivors and their children. The successful provider will be expected to deliver a flexible model spanning immediate safety and emergency provision through to recovery and sustainable housing outcomes.

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