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Domestic Abuse Recovery Service

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 12:50

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the award process for the Domestic Abuse Recovery Service, located in Liverpool, under the 'Health and social work services' category. This service aims to support individuals at risk of domestic abuse. The contract, valued up to £500,000 per annum, will be delivered in single gendered buildings with a minimum of 6 self-contained units per site over a 24-month period, with an option to extend for an additional year. The award was decided based on the Open Procedure procurement method according to the Procurement Act 2023, in the 'services' category, and has awarded CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC.) as the supplier. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and may extend until 30th April 2029.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for organisations within the health and social work sector to expand their service offerings by contributing to a vital public service. Businesses equipped to offer supportive and safe environments for victims of domestic abuse are ideal candidates for this contract. Given the potential for extension beyond the initial contract period, there is scope for sustained growth and market penetration in Liverpool. Enterprises that specialise in secure accommodation and related support services are encouraged to explore similar opportunities for engagement. The emphasis on quality and social value in evaluation criteria further underscores the importance of organisations that can deliver impactful and dignified care.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Recovery Service

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is to award a provider a contract to deliver a Domestic Abuse Recovery Service (DARS) to individuals experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse. The purpose of the service is to appoint a provider to deliver a minimum of 12 units for a DARS to be commissioned on a 24-month basis with an option to extend the contract for up to a further twelve-month extension period(s) for a value of up to PS500,000 per annum (excluding VAT) using funds from the Domestic Abuse New Burdens Funding 2025/26 revenue grant allocation. This procurement took place as an Open Procedure procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, with the units being delivered in separate single gendered buildings with a minimum of 6 self-contained units within each site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24-month contract with an option to extend the contract for up to a further twelve-month extension period(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030909-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£999,574 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC.

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