Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services

Manchester City Council
North West
Open procedure
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028

The contract covers seven lots providing safe accommodation and support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Specific service streams include provision for LGBTQ+ individuals, ethnic minority groups, those with intersecting needs, and interim accommodation support for adults and children. The service requires a multi-disciplinary approach to community support and emergency housing, with annual performance reviews and a focus on quality, social value, and environmental impact.

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Awarded value: Not published
Published: 19 June 2025
Awarded: 12 February 2026; The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid), Victim Support, SAHELI and 1 more
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 March 2028

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of specialist domestic violence and abuse support services, including safe accommodation and community-based support for vulnerable adults and children.

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (LGBTQ+ Community)
Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Ethnic Minority)
Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors of DV&A
Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors (Intersecting Needs)
Support for Victims and Survivors experiencing DV&A (Community)
Support for Adults experiencing DV&A (Interim Accommodation)

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 3	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 4	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 5	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 6	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 7	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 24 months
Longest it can run: 48 months
Contract dates: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 7
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85300000, 85311000, 85310000, 85000000

Services in this contract

Domestic abuse refuges and safe accommodationMain service£787k typicalSafe accommodation for domestic abuse victims, including LGBTQ+, ethnic minority and intersecting needs
Children and young people's domestic and sexual abuse support£174k typicalSupport for children experiencing domestic abuse in interim accommodation (lot 7)
Community domestic abuse support: outreach, IDVA, counselling and recovery£508k typicalCommunity support for victims and survivors experiencing domestic abuse (lot 5)

Lifecycle

Published
19 June 2025
Contract awardedto The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid), Victim Support, SAHELI and 1 more
12 February 2026
Contract starts
1 April 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2028

The buyer

Manchester City Council

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The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)

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Victim Support

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SAHELI

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/323439/domestic-violence-and-abuse-support-and-accommodation-services
Buyer reference: P-0896
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f82
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Manchester City Council. Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Accommodation Services. Contract award, 19 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/323439/domestic-violence-and-abuse-support-and-accommodation-services (accessed 5 November 2026).