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title: "Domestic Abuse Respite Service (DARS)"
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# Domestic Abuse Respite Service (DARS)

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1f1d3f1-9ed1-4104-9d4c-43334dfc8385

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for the Domestic Abuse Respite Service (DARS), targeting those experiencing rough sleeping and domestic abuse or other forms of violence. The awarded contract, valued at £820,386, was officially completed on 27th August 2024. The service, categorised under Health and social work services, will operate within England, UK, via an open procurement process. The contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026. This initiative aims to provide essential accommodation and specialist support to those affected by trauma resulting from violence and abuse.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses experienced in providing health and social work services, especially those with a focus on trauma support and accommodation services, would be well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value and the long-term nature of the contract provide a stable opportunity for continuous business operations and development.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council (LCC) is looking to commission a Domestic Abuse Respite Service (DARS) for people who are rough sleeping, or at risk of rough sleeping and have experienced domestic abuse or other forms of violence (VAWG). It is intended that individuals are able to access accommodation and specialist support where required to deal with the trauma of the violence and/or abuse.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983277b0-e865-4afe-b749-677a03d43ee2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £820,386 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL YMCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983277b0-e865-4afe-b749-677a03d43ee2
- 11 Jun 2024 at 19:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50056660-730a-40e0-bc4e-17351e152ef0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983277b0-e865-4afe-b749-677a03d43ee2
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50056660-730a-40e0-bc4e-17351e152ef0
  11th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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