Award

Community Based Domestic Abuse Support Services to RBWM Residents

ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:50

Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 15:03

Planning

07 May 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) has completed a procurement process to establish a contract for community-based domestic abuse support services. The contract is aimed at providing trauma-informed support to adults and children affected by domestic abuse within the borough. This initiative is an integral part of RBWM's Domestic Abuse Strategy and is in compliance with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The procurement process employed the open procedure and falls under the light-touch regime, with the contract having been awarded on 6th January 2026. The services will commence on 1st April 2026, with an initial contract period extending until 31st March 2029, and includes potential renewal options. The contract, awarded to THE DASH CHARITY, is valued at £773,000. The standstill period ends on 16th January 2026, with the contract signing expected by 26th January 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for specialised organisations within the social work and related services sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality domestic abuse support services. Businesses with expertise in trauma-informed care, strong collaborative ties with statutory and voluntary agencies, and a focus on placing survivors at the forefront of service delivery will find this tender particularly relevant. Organisations classified as large scale and those with charitable or non-profit statuses, such as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), and those aligned with public service missions, were particularly suited to engage in this tendering process. Such businesses can not only contribute to community welfare but can also expand their operations and market reach by engaging with public authority projects like those initiated by RBWM.

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Notice Title

Community Based Domestic Abuse Support Services to RBWM Residents

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) needed to establish a new contract for provision of a high-quality, trauma-informed, community-based domestic abuse support service for adults and children affected by domestic abuse, living in RBWM. This Service will form a critical part of the borough's response to domestic abuse as outlined in RBWM's Domestic Abuse Strategy and the requirements of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The Service will work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary agencies, placing survivors at the heart of delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contract Specification details the services included in the scope of this contract. Option of additional purchase would only apply in the event of any unexpected additional requirements which are not covered by the Specification and the process of contract variation would need to be followed.

Renewal: This contract has option of a one year extension subject to the satisfactory performance and at the Authority discretion

Planning Information

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is preparing to commission a new Domestic Abuse (DA) Support Service. To ensure that the service meets local needs and aligns with best practices, we are engaging with the market to gather insights from potential providers. The information collected will inform/play part in the development of the service specification for new contract provisions. We invite interested organisations to complete the attached questionnaire and share their views on service /delivery challenges, opportunities and innovation. Please be reminded that this is not the Invitation to Tender and participation in this market engagement does not constitute a commitment to bid but will help shape our approach. Please be reminded that this is not the Invitation to Tender and participation in this market engagement does not constitute a commitment to bid but will help shape our approach. MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (please complete and email to sophie.swadling@rbwm.gov.uk by 20th of May 2025) A. Organisational Information 1. Organisation Name: 2. Registered Address: 3. Contact Name & Position: 4. Contact Email & Telephone: 5. Organisation Type (e.g., Charity, Private Provider, Public Sector, Social Enterprise): 6. Do you currently provide domestic abuse services? (Yes/No) o If yes, where and how long for? 7. Are you part of any existing DA partnerships, frameworks, or networks? ________________________________________ B. Challenges, Innovation & Sustainability 8. What, in your view, are the key challenges in delivering DA services? 9. What innovations, emerging practices or different approaches can be implemented to enhance DA services? 10. How do you ensure service sustainability and scalability, particularly in limited funding environment? ________________________________________ C. Collaboration & Partnership Working 11. Are there any specific gaps in the partnership working arrangements for DA services, that you have experienced recently which you believe should be always addressed promptly? _______________________________________ D. Measuring Outcomes & Impact 12. How do you measure the impact and effectiveness of your services? Examples of your KPIs/ service levels (if possible) would be appreciated. ________________________________________ E. Contractual Considerations 13. What contract length would you consider as optimal in terms of planning for provision of a stable and effective DA support service and why? 14. Are there any specific risks or challenges you foresee in the commissioning and delivery of DA services for RBWM, which would prevent you from bidding for this service? ________________________________________ F.Additional 15. Please share any other comments/ information about this with us Thank you very much for your participation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000778-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£773,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£773,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£773,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rbwm.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DASH CHARITY

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