Planning

Domestic Abuse Support Service

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 08:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by Worcestershire County Council, concerning the provision of a Domestic Abuse Support Service. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with key details published on 17th December 2025. The services fall under the Health and social work industry category and will be delivered within region UKG12 of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is part of a light-touch regime above the threshold. Although exact dates are yet to be confirmed, the contract period is planned to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2033. Interested parties should anticipate further notices around 6th July 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on support for domestic abuse victims. The planned procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering an avenue for growth within this vital sector. Engagement in this process can deepen business expertise in providing specialist support services and enhance partnerships with local authorities. Companies interested should prepare for preliminary market engagements, which will be announced in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Support Service

Notice Description

The Domestic Abuse Support Service (DASS) is a requirement to enable the Council to meet its statutory duty as set out in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This includes the provision of specialist domestic abuse support to adults and children living in emergency and safe house accommodation in addition to outreach services. **Please be advised this notice details the Council's possible future procurement intentions and serves as information only. This is not an invitation to Tender. Any preliminary market engagement will be advertised in due course. The information provided in this notice may be subject to change.** Dates provided are an estimate and have not yet been confirmed. Contract value is subject to change as the Council is currently awaiting MHCLG settlement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f74d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083603-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerstin Byfield
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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