Sefton is seeking to procure a fully Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) from 2025 for a minimum of 3 years. The service will provide holistic support to victims/survivors and families of domestic abuse, irrespective of protected characteristic or risk level. The service will provide therapeutic counselling to those who require it in order to build resilience and aid recovery from the long-term effects of domestic abuse. The service will address the priorities outlined in the action plan accompanying the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028.
Based on the needs assessment that was commissioned to meet our statutory obligations under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, we have unmet need around:
Reporting of domestic abuse in more affluent areas of the borough was less than in areas of deprivation.
Older victims / survivors due to the varying age demographics across Sefton.
Male victims
Ensuring the voices of those with lived experience of domestic abuse are being fully utilised.
Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board are a joint commissioner.
Sefton Council are one of the partners in the Alt Catchment Natural Flood Management (NFM) project, https://www.merseyrivers.org/index.php/projects/alt-catchment-nfm. As one of the proposed NFM options Sefton Council are proposing a to nourish the foreshore and dunes at Hightown with material from the local sediment system due to an ongoing issue with erosion.
Sefton Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the dune system through sediment redistribution, reducing coastal erosion and flood risk. The works will involve the movement of accumulated sediment from the Alt Channel back into the dune system and on the foreshore, targeted placement of sand and silt to strengthen weak points, and site restoration post works.
Sefton Council are one of the partners in the Alt Catchment Natural Flood Management (NFM) project, https://www.merseyrivers.org/index.php/projects/alt-catchment-nfm. As one of the proposed NFM options Sefton Council are proposing a to nourish the foreshore and dunes at Hightown with material from the local sediment system due to an ongoing issue with erosion.
Sefton Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the dune system through sediment redistribution, reducing coastal erosion and flood risk. The works will involve the movement of accumulated sediment from the Alt Channel back into the dune system and on the foreshore, targeted placement of sand and silt to strengthen weak points, and site restoration post works.
Sefton Council provides an occupational health service to its employees which it also extends to its Schools, Academies and local organisations through SLA agreements.
The Council currently purchases a variety of occupational health services in relation to its conditions of service, pension provision, statutory requirements, more specific requirements of health and safety legislation and national health strategies as they apply.
The numbers of staff employed by the Council fluctuates with seasonal, casual and temporary staff, but accounting for these fluctuations the total number of employees including schools can be in the region of circa 8,000. Occupational Health Providers are now invited to tender for the provision of services to the Council.
The Council is prepared to consider more than one Contractor so it can ensure its overall provision is as cost effective and flexible as necessary to meet its continually changing operational needs. Consequently, the contract is separated into 3 Lots:
1) Occupational Health Physician and Occupational Health Advisor
2) Physiotherapy
3) Counselling and Psychotherapy / CBT / Trauma-based Therapy
Providers can bid for single or multiple lots.
Sefton Council are one of the partners in the Alt Catchment Natural Flood Management (NFM) project, https://www.merseyrivers.org/index.php/projects/alt-catchment-nfm. As one of the proposed NFM options Sefton Council are proposing a to nourish the foreshore and dunes at Hightown with material from the local sediment system due to an ongoing issue with erosion.
Sefton Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the dune system through sediment redistribution, reducing coastal erosion and flood risk. The works will involve the movement of accumulated sediment from the Alt Channel back into the dune system and on the foreshore, targeted placement of sand and silt to strengthen weak points, and site restoration post works.
Sefton Council are one of the partners in the Alt Catchment Natural Flood Management (NFM) project, https://www.merseyrivers.org/index.php/projects/alt-catchment-nfm. As one of the proposed NFM options Sefton Council are proposing a to nourish the foreshore and dunes at Hightown with material from the local sediment system due to an ongoing issue with erosion.
Sefton Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the dune system through sediment redistribution, reducing coastal erosion and flood risk. The works will involve the movement of accumulated sediment from the Alt Channel back into the dune system and on the foreshore, targeted placement of sand and silt to strengthen weak points, and site restoration post works.
The project aim is through the commissioning of the equivalent of a full-time speech and language therapist (SLT), to support the Early Years Sector with the identification and intervention of early language delay. Additional support to parents / carers in partnership with Early Years providers to enhance the offer to promote the children to be 'ready to learn'.
Sefton Council are prepared to receive tenders to be included on an Open Framework of contractors, for the provision of hired passenger transport services (bus, mini-bus, coach, taxi and private hire) to Sefton Council and its establishments. The majority of journeys will take place within Sefton, although, on occasions, routes may start in Sefton but travel out of the borough, or visa versa.
This procurement is reserved for organisations that are based, and have been operational for at least 12 months, within the North West (M62 corridor) to enable as little travel time and "carbon Footprint" as possible.
Bids from organisations based outside the Northwest Region of England will not be considered.
• Works in Default are required when Authorised Officers serve notices on Owners or Occupiers under the following legislation
o Environmental Protection Act 1990
o Highways Act 1980
o Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
o The Public Health Act 1936
o The Building Act 1984, and
o The Public Health Act 1961
o Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
• They can be largely broken down into the following categories
o Lot 1, Category 1 - Simple cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces. (Circa £100-£150)
o Lot 2, Category 2 - Small clearance which includes a few 'bags of waste' and the cut back and removal of overgrown vegetation that offers harbourage or nesting material or potential food source (fruits) for rodents, or more extensive cut back of vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces which would equate to a small van load. (Circa £150 - £750)
o Lot 3, Category 3 - Significant clearances (of vegetation and waste). May include numerous bags of waste, white goods, loose building materials which offers shelter and potential nesting materials and the cut back and removal of significant overgrown vegetation. Which may equate to a tipper load/multiple tipper loads of waste. Major cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces that require Chapter 8 (traffic Management) considerations. (Circa £750 - £2000).
o Lot 4, Category 4 - Small internal clearances and cleansing of filthy and verminous premises, to include removal of contaminated clothing, papers and other items that may provide harbourage. Minor building works including (but not exclusively) proofing against rodent access, and remediation of simple blocked drains. (Circa £2500 - £5000)
o Lot 5, Category 5 - Significant internal clearances (severely hoarded properties) with the removal of waste including bodily fluids, animal faeces and large-scale contamination within the premises. Major building works to proof against pests (roofing for pigeons) etc, and remediation of major drainage defects such as collapses or cases that require significant investigation to determine the fault. (£5000 +)
Behaviour of employees "working in a manner befitting a representative of the Council" where "safe systems of work and risk assessments are followed to ensure that the role is carried out with minimal risk to contractors, members of the public and anyone else within the vicinity of the works". Smoking and vaping should only be permitted on breaks - away from the work.
PPE would be determined by the successful Company's risk assessments and Safety Policy and procedures for the specific works and should be worn correctly at all times whilst on the job.
Bidders are permitted to submit a response for one or more Lots.
The maximum number if bidders that will be awarded for each lot is 5. Places on the framework for each lot will be awarded on the basis of rank following the evaluation process.
The Council reserves the right to award to the highest ranked bidder for future jobs in each lot/category, if the number one ranked bidder isn't able to complete the work within the required timeframe, then the council also reserves the right to move down the rankings until the job has been accepted. For some more complex jobs, the council reserves the right to run a mini competition and each supplier on the lot could be asked to price and the lowest bid will be successful.
Gaining a place on this Framework Agreement does not guarantee any work.
Sefton Council is looking to appoint a project management organisation to manage a UKSPF funded public art project centred on Washington Parade, Bootle.
The Council's maximum budget for this contract is £70,000 exc VAT (£84,000 inc VAT at 20%)
Sefton Council is inviting tenders for the delivery of comprehensive advocacy services designed to safeguard and promote the rights of vulnerable adults and children across the borough. This procurement seeks to establish an Advocacy Hub Model for adults (Lot 1) and a dedicated Advocacy Service for Cared for children and Care Experienced Young People (Lot 2) ensuring timely, effective, and impartial support for individuals navigating complex health, social care, and statutory systems.
Sefton Council is inviting tenders for the delivery of comprehensive advocacy services designed to safeguard and promote the rights of vulnerable adults and children across the borough. This procurement seeks to establish an Advocacy Hub Model for adults (Lot 1) and a dedicated Advocacy Service for Cared for children and Care Experienced Young People (Lot 2) ensuring timely, effective, and impartial support for individuals navigating complex health, social care, and statutory systems.
Sefton Council is inviting tenders for the delivery of comprehensive advocacy services designed to safeguard and promote the rights of vulnerable adults and children across the borough. This procurement seeks to establish an Advocacy Hub Model for adults (Lot 1) and a dedicated Advocacy Service for Cared for children and Care Experienced Young People (Lot 2) ensuring timely, effective, and impartial support for individuals navigating complex health, social care, and statutory systems.
Sefton is seeking to procure a Domestic Abuse Refuge Service from June 2026 for a minimum of 3 years. The service will operate the refuge premises which are provided by One Vision Housing comprising 5 x 1- & 2-bedroom self-contained units to provide safe, supported accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The service will address several of the priorities outlined in the action plan accompanying the Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2028.
19th June 2026 to 18th June 2029 with the option for 2 further extensions, each of 12 months
Sefton Council are prepared to receive tenders to be included on an Open Framework of contractors, for the provision of hired passenger transport services (bus, mini-bus, coach, taxi and private hire) to Sefton Council and its establishments. The majority of journeys will take place within Sefton, although, on occasions, routes may start in Sefton but travel out of the borough, or visa versa. The Open Framework scheme was established on 1st January 2026 and will expire on 31st December 2029 with the option to extend by a further 48 months. The current tender is for the 1st re-opening of the Framework since it's establishment and is referred to as the Provision of Passenger Transport Open Framework # 2
Supported living services are a vital part of Sefton's Adult Social Care offer, enabling individuals with care and support to live independently in their own homes.
Supported living arrangements aim to increase individuals' independence and skills by reducing dependency over time. This should, in turn, enhance the adult's persons autonomy and reduce the level of paid and unpaid support required. These arrangements create opportunities for individuals to explore new experiences, enable care and support to be delivered within their own homes, and may facilitate transitions to more independent forms of accommodation. The provision of services therefore includes options for both short-term and long-term support, promoting progression and the development of life skills, including recovery-focused models for those with mental health support needs.
Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilNorth West8 May 2026WAC-582088
Supported living services are a vital part of Sefton's Adult Social Care offer, enabling individuals with care and support to live independently in their own homes.
Supported living arrangements aim to increase individuals' independence and skills by reducing dependency over time. This should, in turn, enhance the adult's persons autonomy and reduce the level of paid and unpaid support required. These arrangements create opportunities for individuals to explore new experiences, enable care and support to be delivered within their own homes, and may facilitate transitions to more independent forms of accommodation. The provision of services therefore includes options for both short-term and long-term support, promoting progression and the development of life skills, including recovery-focused models for those with mental health support needs.
Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilNorth West8 May 2026WAC-574711