Specialist Safe, Supported Accommodation for Young Women Aged 16 to 25 Affected by Abuse

Sheffield City Council is seeking a provider to deliver safe, supported accommodation for young women aged 16 to 25 affected by abuse, including sexual and domestic abuse. The service will provide a stable, nurturing environment alongside compassionate, trauma-informed therapy and support, helping young women and their children recover from abuse and move towards independent living.

The contract aims to help residents improve their safety, maintain stable accommodation, develop practical and relational skills, exercise choice and build a positive future in the community.

Service Requirements

The successful provider will deliver a short- to medium-term supported accommodation service for vulnerable young women affected by abuse. The service will combine safe accommodation with tailored support to help residents recover and prepare for independent living.

Key requirements include:

• Safe, stable accommodation: Providing a secure and nurturing home for young women affected by abuse.
• Trauma-informed support: Offering compassionate support and therapy that recognises the impact of abuse and supports recovery.
• Support for children: Helping young women and their children recover from their experiences and establish greater stability.
• Independent living: Supporting residents to develop practical skills, build healthy relationships and prepare to live independently.
• Safety and choice: Helping young women make informed choices, maintain stable accommodation and build confidence in their future.

The detailed service model, safeguarding arrangements and delivery expectations should be confirmed in the full tender documents.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Sheffield City Council
• Reference: CT15
• Contract type: Services
• Procurement procedure: Open procedure under the Light Touch Regime
• Estimated total value: £1,305,600 excluding VAT (£1,632,000 including VAT)
• Contract location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Estimated contract period: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2034
• Contract duration: Seven years
• Enquiry deadline: 9 November 2026 at 11:55pm
• Tender submission deadline: 27 November 2026 at 12:00pm
• Estimated award decision date: 21 December 2026
• Submission language: English
• Electronic submission: Yes

Tender documents and submission: Access the opportunity through the EU-Supply procurement portal.

Supplier Requirements

The supplied notice does not specify detailed supplier eligibility conditions, registration requirements or minimum experience thresholds. Bidders should review the full tender documents to establish the required qualifications, safeguarding arrangements, accommodation standards, workforce capabilities and other conditions of participation.

Given the service’s focus on young women affected by abuse, providers should pay particular attention to the Council’s requirements for safe accommodation, trauma-informed support and safeguarding.

Evaluation Criteria

The published award criteria comprise nine quality and social value elements, with price assessed on a pass/fail basis.

• Service Model: 20%
• Safeguarding: 10%
• Accommodation Model: 10%
• Support Planning: 15%
• Workforce Leadership: 10%
• Co-production: 5%
• Equality and Diversity: 10%
• Continuous Improvement: 10%
• Social Value: 10%
• Price: Pass/fail

The weighted criteria total 100%, excluding the separate pass/fail price assessment. Bidders should consult the tender documents for the full scoring guidance and evidence requirements.

Commercial Relevance

This opportunity may suit providers experienced in supported accommodation, domestic abuse services, sexual abuse recovery, trauma-informed care and support for vulnerable young women and their children. The seven-year contract offers a substantial period for service delivery, but bidders should assess their ability to provide suitable accommodation, specialist support and robust safeguarding arrangements in Sheffield.

The evaluation places significant emphasis on the service model, safeguarding, support planning and accommodation model, so bids should clearly explain how the proposed service will help residents recover, improve their safety and progress towards independent living.

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