Planning

The Domestic Abuse Support Service

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 10:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 09:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is initiating a public procurement process for the Domestic Abuse Support Service in line with its statutory obligations under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This initiative, categorised under health and social work services, seeks to provide specialised support for adults and children affected by domestic abuse. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement scheduled to gather insights from potential service providers and inform the procurement strategy. Interested organisations are invited to provide feedback by 8th May 2026. The service is set to commence on 1st April 2027, with a projected contract end date of 31st March 2029, and potential extensions until 2033, in Worcester, UKG12.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those adept in delivering outreach and support accommodations for domestic abuse survivors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for these entities. With a gross value of £10,080,000, the procurement demands high-standard services that address the diverse needs of minority groups and individuals with care requirements. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio, enhance community impact, and collaborate with local governments to advance public health objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The 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. The legal duties for County and District Councils included in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 are to work together in partnership with stakeholders to ensure provision of appropriate emergency and safe accommodation with dedicated support for survivors aged 16 years and over affected by domestic abuse and their children. This includes provision meeting the required standard to address specific needs of minority groups and individuals with care and support needs to improve their health outcomes and address inequalities.

Planning Information

*This notice is for market awareness, engagement and request for information only* Worcestershire County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement (PME) to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest and to gain further insight to inform the planned procurement of the Domestic Abuse Support Service. The Domestic Abuse Support Service 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. The legal duties for County and District Councils included in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 are to work together in partnership with stakeholders to ensure provision of appropriate emergency and safe accommodation with dedicated support for survivors aged 16 years and over affected by domestic abuse and their children. This includes provision meeting the required standard to address specific needs of minority groups and individuals with care and support needs to improve their health outcomes and address inequalities. Worcestershire County Council would like to invite interested organisations to provide feedback on the proposed service via an MS Forms survey https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hxj0rDe900WeZUfN5I3IWiKdGnubi4RGscwoIkzVMYZUREIxMzZKV0FQSFE1WTVFOTdBTVZPQjhMTC4u&route=shorturl Your views and feedback will not be used for any part of the tender process and will only be used for the development of the service. If you are not already registered with in-tend, you will need to register your organisation to view and apply for any opportunities in Worcestershire. To complete your registration go to https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034582-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85310000 - 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
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20263 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
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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