SCE0044 - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation - Sanctuary Scheme

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. Keywords: abuse, locks, accommodation, safe, sanctuary, domestic