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

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

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Published: Aug 12, 2026

Updated: Aug 12, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Housing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.9 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 23, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This service specification applies to a 5 unit direct access accommodation for women and children who need a safe place to live as a result of having experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. Male children accompanying a victim who are over the age of 16 are unable to be accepted. The aim of this service is to provide safe, secure, direct access to temporary accommodation in a confidential location in the Vale of Glamorgan. The service also offers support and information to women, in order to enable them to gain or maintain the skills and confidence they need to be able to live independently. The service will provide flexible housing related support to a maximum of 5 victims and their children in a temporary accommodation project. The provider will be expected to provide a flexible model of support which is tailored to meet individual needs. The service working with individual service users involves a tailored support plan that best meets their needs. The plan focuses on both practical and emotional issues, in order that each service user has the best opportunity of living independently as a member of their community. The service will work with the service user to develop that person’s capacity to live independently in accommodation.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 076824-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Vale of Glamorgan Council

Vale of Glamorgan Council has issued 32 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Social Protection & Welfare, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and Sell2Wales. Most recent publication: August 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,885,000 - £1,885,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 076824-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 23, 2026. You have 42 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Vale of Glamorgan Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.