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PlanningHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

Domestic Abuse Support Service

Worcester
Published 17 Dec, 2025
Contract Value
£8,400,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

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 Description

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.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planned

N/A

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f74d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£8,400,000
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is two years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

WCC
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Kerstin Byfield
WORCESTER
WR5 2NP
West Midlands
England
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

External resources and data downloads

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f74d

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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