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01 Jul 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is inviting tenders for the Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisor (FDASA) Service, with the contract commencing in January 2027. The tender, under the title "Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisors," aims to provide specialised domestic abuse support within Family Help teams across the region of Truro, UK, classified under "Other community, social and personal services." This process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure approach, ensuring fairness and competitiveness. Key dates to note include an enquiry period ending on 19th July 2026, a tender submission deadline of 3rd August 2026, and the award decision by 18th September 2026. This £2,185,289 contract will span an initial period ending in March 2029, with the potential for a two-year extension subject to funding.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in social and community services. The procurement process is open, inviting bids from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with a focus on quality and social value. The contract's substantial scope and duration offer potential for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with a public authority. Companies with strengths in providing focused, specialised support services in domestic abuse situations will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise and capabilities. Additionally, the open procurement method and clear criteria on quality assessment make this tender accessible, fostering a competitive environment for qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisors

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is recommissioning the Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisor (FDASA) Service, with a new contract expected to begin January 2027. The FDASA model provides a small team of specialist domestic abuse workers who are based within Family Help teams to offer short-term, focused support to families where domestic abuse is a primary concern. Their role is to increase safety, improve understanding of risk, and support access to wider domestic abuse services, while working alongside--rather than replacing--Children's Social Care. The service includes a supervisor/team lead to ensure consistency and coordination.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The proposed contract term will be four years and three months to ensure alignment with the wider Domestic Abuse commissioning arrangements. As grant funding is currently confirmed to April 29 only, the contract will include a break clause at the end of March 29 (after 2 years and 3 months), with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to funding confirmation. Start date : 1/1/27 End date: 31/03/29 - initial period of 2 years and 3 months Extension 1/4/29 End date: 31/03/31 - extension of 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c169
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061804-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,185,289 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,185,289 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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