Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, and Sexual Violence & Tenancy Support Service (TESS 4)

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a provider to deliver a specialist accommodation and tenancy support service for women and children who require a safe place to live following domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.

The service will provide five units of direct-access temporary accommodation at a confidential location in the Vale of Glamorgan, alongside flexible housing-related support designed to help women develop the skills, confidence and capacity required to live independently.

The contract has an estimated value of £1.885 million and will run for an initial three years, with two potential 12-month extensions.

Service Requirements

The successful provider will be responsible for delivering safe and secure temporary accommodation for a maximum of five victims and their children at any one time.

Support must be flexible and tailored to individual circumstances, with each service user receiving a personalised support plan addressing both practical and emotional needs.

The service will focus on helping individuals develop their ability to live independently within the community. Support will include information and assistance intended to help women gain or maintain the skills and confidence required for independent living.

The accommodation will operate on a direct-access basis for women and children affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.

Male children accompanying a victim who are over the age of 16 cannot be accepted into the accommodation.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Vale of Glamorgan Council
• Deadline: 23 September 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: £1,885,000
• Delivery Length: 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, with two optional 12-month extensions to 30 January 2032
• Tender Link: Click here

Tenders must be submitted electronically through the Proactis supplier portal.

The deadline for enquiries is 2 September 2026 at 12:00pm, with an estimated award decision date of 30 November 2026.

Submissions may be made in either Welsh or English.

The opportunity is identified as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Evaluation Criteria

Tenders will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Quality – 60%
• Price – 30%
• Community Well-Being Benefits – 10%

Procurement Procedure

The procurement is being conducted through an Open procedure under the Light Touch regime.

The contract is subject to the devolved procurement regulations applicable in Wales.

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

Specific regulatory, registration or accreditation requirements are not disclosed in the information provided.

The opportunity represents a significant longer-term commissioning arrangement for organisations experienced in domestic abuse, sexual violence, supported accommodation and housing-related support. The service will combine safe temporary accommodation with personalised practical and emotional support aimed at helping women affected by abuse move towards sustainable independent living.

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