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Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation - Sanctuary Scheme

Leicester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Leicester City Council

Buyer Address: City Hall, Leicester, UKF21, LE1 1FZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Muhammad Sidat

Contact Email: procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
240000.0 GBP
Gross: 288000 GBP
Published
14 Jan 2026, 09:06
Deadline
09 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
44521100 - Locks
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Leicester City Council (the Authority) is inviting tenders via an Open Tender process for the provision of a Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation - Sanctuary Scheme service for Leicester City. A Sanctuary Service is a survivor centred initiative which aims to make it possible for victim-survivors of domestic abuse to remain in their own homes, where it is safe for them to do so, where it is their choice, and where the perpetrator does not live in the accommodation. This is done by providing additional security - 'installing a sanctuary' - to the victims' property or perimeter alongside the provision of specialist domestic abuse support. The service is to be provided free of charge to applicants. The local authority will be looking for a provider to deliver a prompt and effective target hardening measures for domestic abuse victims in Leicester in collaboration with the specialist locality domestic abuse support service. The provider will need to work closely and efficiently with this service and robustly evidence clear impact of meeting local need. This service will be provided within the boundaries of Leicester City. The proposed contract will be for an initial period of 10 months to commence on 1st June 2026, with the option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for up to a further period or periods of 24 months, potentially taking the contract term to a maximum of 34 months up to 31st March 2029.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e317c675-9cf0-f011-813c-005056b64545

Link Description: Unrestricted and full direct access to the documents related to this procurement are available free of charge via the web address.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002920-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Throughout the term of any resulting Contract the Council may progress the inclusion of new services not already provided for in the Contract as a modification to the Contract provided the Council agrees to such modification and is in compliance with Section 74 of the Act. Where any modification is agreed this will be varied in accordance with the Contract.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 240,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 288,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Unrestricted and full direct access to the documents related to this procurement are available free of charge via the web address.

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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