Community Based Domestic Abuse Support Services to RBWM Residents

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) has completed a procurement process to establish a contract for community-based domestic abuse support services. The contract is aimed at providing trauma-informed support to adults and children affected by domestic abuse within the borough. This initiative is an integral part of RBWM's Domestic Abuse Strategy and is in compliance with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

The procurement process employed the open procedure and falls under the light-touch regime, with the contract having been awarded on 6th January 2026. The services will commence on 1st April 2026, with an initial contract period extending until 31st March 2029, and includes potential renewal options. The contract, awarded to THE DASH CHARITY, is valued at £773,000.

The standstill period ends on 16th January 2026, with the contract signing expected by 26th January 2026. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for specialised organisations within the social work and related services sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality domestic abuse support services. Businesses with expertise in trauma-informed care, strong collaborative ties with statutory and voluntary agencies, and a focus on placing survivors at the forefront of service delivery will find this tender particularly relevant.

Organisations classified as large scale and those with charitable or non-profit statuses, such as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), and those aligned with public service missions, were particularly suited to engage in this tendering process. Such businesses can not only contribute to community welfare but can also expand their operations and market reach by engaging with public authority projects like those initiated by RBWM.