How to win: Domestic Abuse Support Services in Milton Keynes - Market Engagement 2

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Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is undertaking a second market engagement exercise to support its forthcoming Domestic Abuse Services tender. As part of this process, MKCC will be hosting an online event to provide potential bidders with an overview of the service model, commissioning intentions, and key priorities. Event details: • Date: Thursday 16th July 2026 • Time: 10:00am • Location: Online via Microsoft Teams The session will also include guidance on how to navigate and submit bids using the Council's e-procurement system, In-Tend, to support organisations in preparing for the upcoming tender opportunity. This session is an opportunity for providers to gain early insight into the commissioning approach. If you would like an invite to the event please respond with the below details via the Council's E-Tendering portal In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home) by latest 5PM on Friday 10th July 2026: 1. Your Organisation Details: - Organisation Name: - Registered Address: 2. Contact Details of person/persons to attend - Contact Name: - Role: - Email Address:

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Milton Keynes City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £7,500,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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