Gloucestershire County Council: women’s multiple disadvantage service recommissioning
The council is reviewing its jointly commissioned support for women experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage, with a new tender expected in October 2026. The route to market has not been stated.
Gloucestershire County Council · South West · 23 September 2026
Verified against the transcript — tender imminent
The current contract is stated to be coming to an end in April, creating a hard contract-expiry deadline for the service review.
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“The contract is coming to an end in April, so it’s time to review what we’re doing.”
Also said in the meeting
““Women really need safe housing, holistic support, well-coordinated services and a trusting relationship with a key worker that’s built up over time.””
““We’re estimating the project will cost £280,000 per year, of which £189,000 will come from the ICB.””
What we know
- The council is reviewing a jointly commissioned service for women experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage.
- Current provision is through the Nelson Trust; the meeting says the contract ends in April, without specifying the year.
- The estimated annual cost is £280,000, including £189,000 from the ICB, with the balance from adult and public health budgets.
How this opportunity developed
First public mention — no earlier discussion found in this council’s meetings.
- 23 September 2026 · ConfirmedTransport and Care Plans
This notice — the confirming discussion.
Why this is a signal, not noise
The current contract is coming to an end and the council has identified a need to review and recommission the service.
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Source
Transport and Care Plans, 23 September 2026
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How a supplier could follow up
- Prepare evidence of delivering safe housing, holistic support and coordinated services for women with multiple needs.
- Map potential delivery and referral partnerships with health, adult services and public health stakeholders.
- Monitor the council’s procurement notices and prepare for the expected October 2026 tender; confirm the route when documents are published.
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