---
title: "Domestic Abuse RSACC Counselling Service (Safe Accommodation)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f22"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Domestic Abuse RSACC Counselling Service (Safe Accommodation)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f22

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018267-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,039 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELLING CENTRE (RSACC) DURHAM AND DARLINGTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018267-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018267-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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