Scope
Reference
HEA25223
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,400,000 excluding VAT
- £10,080,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 6 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 July 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Worcestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPQ-4584-WLPQ
County Hall, Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kerstin Byfield
Email: procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government