---
title: "Domestic Abuse Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f74d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-17"
---

# Domestic Abuse Support Service

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f74d

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## Summary

The procurement process is being initiated by Worcestershire County Council, concerning the provision of a Domestic Abuse Support Service. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with key details published on 17th December 2025. The services fall under the Health and social work industry category and will be delivered within region UKG12 of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is part of a light-touch regime above the threshold. Although exact dates are yet to be confirmed, the contract period is planned to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2033. Interested parties should anticipate further notices around 6th July 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on support for domestic abuse victims. The planned procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering an avenue for growth within this vital sector. Engagement in this process can deepen business expertise in providing specialist support services and enhance partnerships with local authorities. Companies interested should prepare for preliminary market engagements, which will be announced in the future.

## Notice

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. **Please be advised this notice details the Council's possible future procurement intentions and serves as information only. This is not an invitation to Tender. Any preliminary market engagement will be advertised in due course. The information provided in this notice may be subject to change.** Dates provided are an estimate and have not yet been confirmed. Contract value is subject to change as the Council is currently awaiting MHCLG settlement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083603-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 08:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083603-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083603-2025
  17th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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