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Domestic Abuse RSACC Counselling Service (Safe Accommodation)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse RSACC Counselling Service (Safe Accommodation)" initiative, with the contract awarded as of 2nd March 2026. This contract involves the provision of specialist counselling services to victim-survivors of domestic abuse residing in safe accommodation within the Durham County Council Local Authority area. The process followed a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, catering primarily to health and social work services. The awarded contract, effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, was granted to The Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (RSACC) Durham And Darlington and is based in the United Kingdom, with the option for renewal subject to budgetary and commissioner approval.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social work services, particularly those specialising in counselling and support for individuals affected by domestic abuse. SMEs within this sphere, especially those capable of delivering high-quality, specialist care, are well-positioned to engage with similar tenders in the future. The procurement’s light-touch regime indicates a more accessible process for qualified entities, encouraging participation from businesses eager to expand their services within local government contracts. Interested parties can explore further collaborations with public authorities, leveraging existing expertise and scaling their operations to contribute positively to the community.

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Notice Title

Domestic Abuse RSACC Counselling Service (Safe Accommodation)

Notice Description

Delivery of specialist counselling to victim-survivors of domestic abuse that meet specified criteria including being resident in safe accommodation within the Durham County Council Local Authority area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018267-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,039 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELLING CENTRE (RSACC) DURHAM AND DARLINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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