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Domestic Abuse Support Services

services
Open procedure
Health and social work services
Social work and related services
Social work services
+1 more
South East (UKJ12)
Open submission portal
Official notice
Published value
£6,615,000
Submission deadline 8 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published7
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: Milton Keynes City Council: "Domestic Abuse Support Services". Published status: active. Published value: £6,615,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.
Contracting AuthorityMilton Keynes City CouncilScope & CategoriesSERVICES (7 lots)Submission Window
1d 9h left
8 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission Gateway
In-tend Electronic Procurement
in-tendhost.co.uk
Legal Basis & Regime2023/54 · Open procedure · Above thresholdEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£6,615,000
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Milton Keynes City Council
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Milton Keynes City Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
5.7Bids / Report
22.2% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 41 active published awards; 9 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityMilton Keynes City Council
Procedure methodOpen procedure
Procurement categoryservices
Statusactive
Framework / DPSNot published
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdYes
Legal basisUKPGA · 2023/54
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadline25 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
Electronic submissionallowed
Submission languagesen
Published11 Aug 2026, 11:37 BST
Last source update11 Aug 2026, 11:37 BST
Recurring procurementYes
ClassificationHealth and social work services, Social work and related services, Social work services, Social work services without accommodation
Delivery area
South East (UKJ12)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05a7b0
How to participate
Open submission portal
Submission methodNot published
Electronic submissionallowed
Clarification deadline25 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission languagesen
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
E-Sourcing Portal
In-tend Electronic Procurement
Open portal
Submission instructions
Tender submissions must be returned electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home as per the prescribed instructions in the tender documentation
What is being bought
Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Domestic Abuse Support Services. This procurement is being undertaken via the Open procedure as permitted under Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. This provision will support the Council in meeting its duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and delivering the priorities set out in the Milton Keynes Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026–2028. To prevent gaps in delivery, communication, joint working and aligned pathways between services must be maintained if multiple providers are appointed to the Lots. The requirement is structured into three individual Lots and four combined Lots, as set out below: • Lot 1: Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Services • Lot 2: Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Services • Lot 3: Domestic Abuse Outreach Service • Lot 4: Lot 1 (Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service) and Lot 2 (Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service) Combined • Lot 5: Lot 1 (Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service) and Lot 3 (Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Combined • Lot 6: Lot 2 (Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service) and Lot 3 (Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Combined • Lot 7: All 3 Lots Combined (Lot 1: Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service, Lot 2: Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service, and Lot 3: Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Bidders may submit a tender for a single Lot, multiple Lots, or any combination of Lots. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through the Councils E Tendering system: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Suppliers will be notified by email and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website be electing the "view details" button for this tender Deadline for submissions for this tender will be 12 Noon 8th September 2026
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Published value updated to £6,615,000
    11 Aug 2026, 11:37 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    11 Aug 2026, 11:37 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    11 Aug 2026, 11:37 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to 8 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
    11 Aug 2026, 11:37 BST
  5. Published value updated to £7,500,000
    26 Jun 2026, 14:48 BST
  6. Official notice release published
    26 Jun 2026, 14:48 BST
  7. Official notice release published
    26 Feb 2026, 16:34 GMT
  8. Published value updated to £4,400,000
    3 Oct 2025, 11:24 BST
  9. Status changed to planned
    3 Oct 2025, 11:24 BST
  10. Official notice release published
    3 Oct 2025, 11:24 BST
  11. Buyer information updated
    3 Oct 2025, 11:24 BST
Lots and requirements (7)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1: Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£3,290,000
    The service will operate as a central ‘front door’ for support, offering accessible assistance to all individuals experiencing domestic abuse, including those who remain within their relationships. It will provide tailored information, advice, and guidance; crisis intervention and advocacy that reflects each person’s unique circumstances, background, and cultural context. In addition, the service will facilitate onward referrals and signposting to specialist organisations and resources that can offer further support. Further information about the Council’s requirement is set out in the Lot 1 Service Specification.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 29 Feb 2032, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewal2 years optional extension
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2: Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£2,513,000
    This service will provide specialist refuge support for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse, improving their safety, wellbeing, and recovery. Delivered across two purpose-built refuge sites, owned by Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association (BPHA) in Milton Keynes, the service will offer safe accommodation and trauma-informed support to women fleeing domestic abuse and their children, including safety planning, advocacy, and move-on assistance. Further information about the Council’s requirement is set out in the Lot 2 Service Specification.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 29 Feb 2032, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewal2 years optional extension
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Lot 3: Domestic Abuse Outreach Service
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£812,000
    This service will provide specialist support for people experiencing domestic abuse; improving their safety, wellbeing, and recovery. It will deliver: • Outreach support including remotely via digital solutions • Resettlement support to people placed in temporary accommodation, including refuge • Target hardening and security measures via Sanctuary support to people remaining in their homes, or on returning home on leaving refuge Further information about the Council’s requirement is set out in the Lot 3 Service Specification.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 29 Feb 2032, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewal2 years optional extension
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Lot 4: Lot 1 (Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service) and Lot 2 (Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service) Combined
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£0
    Lot 1 (Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service) and Lot 2 (Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service) Combined. If bidding for Lot 4 , bidders must complete the requirements as follows: o Complete Lot 1 and Lot 2 quality questions; o Submit Lot 4 pricing schedule Where bids are submitted for combined Lots (Lots 4, 5, 6 and/or Lot 7), the Council expects that pricing will reflect efficiencies and economies of scale resulting from the award of multiple Lots to the same provider.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 29 Feb 2032, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewal2 years optional extension
  • Lot 5 · #5
    Lot 5: Lot 1 (Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service) and Lot 3 (Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Combined
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£0
    Lot 1 (Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service) and Lot 3 (Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Combined. If bidding for Lot 5 , bidders must complete the requirements as follows: o Complete Lot 1 and Lot 3 quality questions; o Submit Lot 5 pricing schedule Where bids are submitted for combined Lots (Lots 4, 5, 6 and/or Lot 7), the Council expects that pricing will reflect efficiencies and economies of scale resulting from the award of multiple Lots to the same provider.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 29 Feb 2032, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewal2 years optional extension
  • Lot 6 · #6
    Lot 6: Lot 2 (Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service) and Lot 3 (Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Combined
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£0
    Lot 2 (Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service) and Lot 3 (Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Combined If bidding for Lot 6 , bidders must complete the requirements as follows: o Complete Lot 2 and Lot 3 quality questions; o Submit Lot 6 pricing schedule Where bids are submitted for combined Lots (Lots 4, 5, 6 and/or Lot 7), the Council expects that pricing will reflect efficiencies and economies of scale resulting from the award of multiple Lots to the same provider.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 29 Feb 2032, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewal2 years optional extension
  • Lot 7 · #7
    Lot 7: All 3 Lots Combined (Lot 1: Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service, Lot 2: Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service, and Lot 3: Domestic Abuse Outreach Service)
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£0
    All 3 Lots Combined (Lot 1: Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service, Lot 2: Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service, and Lot 3: Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) If bidding for Lot 7 , bidders must complete the requirements as follows: o Complete Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 quality questions; o Submit Lot 7 pricing schedule Where bids are submitted for combined Lots (Lots 4, 5, 6 and/or Lot 7), the Council expects that pricing will reflect efficiencies and economies of scale resulting from the award of multiple Lots to the same provider.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 29 Feb 2032, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewal2 years optional extension
Timeline
  1. Pipeline notice
    26 Jun 2026, 14:48 BST
  2. Pipeline notice
    26 Feb 2026, 16:34 GMT
  3. Pipeline notice
    3 Oct 2025, 11:24 BST
  4. Procedure published
    11 Aug 2026, 11:37 BST
  5. engagement
    11 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST · scheduled
    If you would like an invite to the event please respond with the below details via the Council's E-Tendering portal In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home) by latest 5PM on Friday 10th July 2026: 1. Your Organisation Details: - Organisation Name: - Registered Address: 2. Contact Details of person/persons to attend - Contact Name: - Role: - Email Address:
  6. Submission deadline
    8 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Milton Keynes City Council

Contracting authority GB-PPON-PLDZ-6131-PWZH
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Planning budgetNot published
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