AwardedAwarded 18 February 2026
Provision of Women's Refuge and Floating Support Service
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council awarded care and healthcare work to Cyfannol Women's Aid on 18 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,315,273 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The service will provide 24/7 housing related support to single women and women (aged 16 years or over, there is no upper age limit) and their children residing at the women’s refuge, Amber House. Women accessing the service may have additional needs such as (not limited to) experiencing mental health issues, physical disabilities and substance misuse issues.
The refuge will:
• Provide emergency accommodation for single women and women with children fleeing Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)
• Provide single women and women with children with a place of safety, security and stability and the time to make informed decisions about their future
• Provide culturally aware and gender informed emotional and practical support
• Provide effective housing related support to enable women affected by VAWDASV to rebuild their lives and make the transition to a settled home
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Cyfannol Women's Aid 2 bids received | £2,312,992 | Awarded 18 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 083567-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 038853-2026
About the buyer
Blaenau Gwent County Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
38Awards
19Suppliers it has used most for care
- Cyfannol Women's Aid1 contract
- Intuitive Thinking Skills Ltd1 contract
- Pobl Care and Support1 contract
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From notice 083567-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 16 December 2025, last updated 28 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.