Official UK procurement notice
26060 Domestic Abuse Refuge Provision
Authority: Cambridgeshire County Council (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionProcurement of 3 refuges for women and their children needing safe accommodation from domestic abuse. Each refuge will provide support for women and additional specific children’s support for up to 32 women and their children at any one time. This will be three lots covering the following areas:
LOT 1: Cambridge City or South Cambs
LOT 2: Fenland or East Cambs
LOT 3: Huntingdonshire
CPV: Health and social work services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£2,389,500 together)Lot #1Cambridge City or South CambsRenewalPublished value£892,500
Refuge in Cambridge City or South Cambridgeshire for 11 women and accompanying children
Lot #2Fenland or East CambsRenewalPublished value£748,500
Refuge for women and their children needing safe accommodation from domestic abuse in Fenland or East Cambs
Lot #3HuntingdonshireRenewalPublished value£748,500
Refuge for women and their children needing safe accommodation from domestic abuse in Huntingdonshire.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
No conditions of participation were published on the notice; check the tender documents.
- Turnover usually expected: about £498,545 – ~£594,457 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
Turnover is an indicative market norm (≈2× annual value), not a published condition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Cambridgeshire County Council buys Health and social work services (CPV 85), and who usually turns up
Cambridgeshire County Council’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. Frameworks and DPS are kept out: they attract a different number of bids. Whole-market view: Health and social work services (CPV 85) →
How the contest usually goes
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How often small and medium firms win.
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Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning. Small firms win more of this buyer’s work than the market’s: 96% against 55%, n=317.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Here, local means registered in East of England (authority’s region).
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered in East of England.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards were announced within 63 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
Both shares are minimums: some awards have no bid count.
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How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.
Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid10% / 15%
2–329% / 28%
4–638% / 31%
7+24% / 25%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Below estimate41% / 37%
Within ±2%47% / 58%
Above estimate12% / 5%
Assess each lot i
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No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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Lot #1Cambridge City or South CambsCPV 85000000Published estimate£893k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid9%
2–362%
4–623%
7+5%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 199 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£840k–£893k
Estimate£893k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
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| RefugeWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 3 Mid Cambs | — | 91% match |
| Cambridge Women's AidWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 1 Cambridge | — | 91% match |
| Peterborough Womens AidWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 4 Peterborough | — | 90% match |
| The Riverside Group LimitedWorked for this buyer | 21052 Cambridgeshire County Council Adults Housing Related Support Servicenotice published Feb 2022 | — | — | 80% match |
| The Ferry ProjectWorked for this buyer | 21052 Cambridgeshire County Council Adults Housing Related Support Servicenotice published Feb 2022 | — | — | 80% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £92m29 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 4 live · £65m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=3 | |
RefugeLarge | £22m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £13m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 |
| £3.9m5 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 2 live · £1.5m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £3.1m4 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £416k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £815k3 awards in 36m · last this month | None on file | 33% below n=1 |
Lot #2Fenland or East CambsCPV 85000000Published estimate£749k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid9%
2–359%
4–627%
7+5%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 199 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£708k–£749k
Estimate£749k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
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| RefugeWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 2 Fenland | — | 90% match |
| Cambridge Women's AidWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 1 Cambridge | — | 88% match |
| Peterborough Womens AidWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 4 Peterborough | — | 88% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
RefugeLarge | £22m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £13m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 |
| £28m12 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £1.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=5 | |
| £3.9m5 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 2 live · £1.5m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £3.1m4 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £416k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £660k3 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 3 live · £7.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #3HuntingdonshireCPV 85000000Published estimate£749k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid9%
2–362%
4–624%
7+5%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 199 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£708k–£749k
Estimate£749k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Match |
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| RefugeWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 2 Fenland | — | 85% match |
| Cambridge Women's AidWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 1 Cambridge | — | 84% match |
| Peterborough Womens AidWorked for this buyer | 21064 Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Domestic Abuse Refugesnotice published Feb 2022 | Lot 4 Peterborough | — | 84% match |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
LlamauSME | £19m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 7% below n=8 |
| £15m2 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £5.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
RefugeLarge | £22m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £13m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 |
| £9.5m6 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | 1 live · £5.5m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 | |
| £3.9m5 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 2 live · £1.5m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Oct 2026, 14:41 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Oct 2026, 14:41 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 12 Jan 2027
- Authority reference
CCC/000013- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-097081- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787b7Find a Tender
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via In-tend- Requests to participate (first stage)
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- Tender submission deadline
- 23 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 11 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Visit sell2.in-tend.co.uk/cambridgeshire/home ↗ to access the In-Tend supplier portal;
- Register/log-in and access the Cambridgeshire County Council company portal;
- Search for current tender opportunities - this procurement is named "26060 Domestic Abuse Refuges";
- Express interest to get access to the tender documents;
- Opt-in to view the Tender questionnaire;
- Complete questionnaire, add mandatory documents and any other relevant documents as part of your tender return;
- Click "submit return" to submit your response.
Timeline
14 Oct 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 5 dates- Tender notice published1 day ago14 Oct 2026, 14:41 BST
- Today15 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 28 days11 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 39 days23 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 90 days12 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 168 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published14 Oct 2026, 14:41 BSTUK4
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender