Provision of Domestic Abuse Supported Accommodation (DASA) Services
- Buyer
- Westmorland and Furness Council
- Value
- £2,338,488
- Closes
- 3 December 2026
- Where
- Kendal, the North West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Westmorland and Furness Council wants to hire providers to run safe, supported accommodation and related support for people and families affected by domestic abuse. The work is split into two contracts, one covering South Lakeland and Eden (about £1.06 million) and one covering Barrow (about £1.28 million), with a combined estimated value of £2,338,488.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver the Core DASA Service, Community In-Reach, South Therapeutic Service and Lived Experience Service in South Lakeland and Eden (Contract 1) or Barrow (Contract 2). • Provide person-centred, trauma-informed, accommodation-based support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including children, to promote safety, recovery and independence. • Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary and community sector partners to deliver a coordinated response across the area.
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The notice lists no specific qualifications or experience requirements, but each contract is worth over £1 million and requires running four linked specialist services across a wide area, which would likely rule out most small businesses unless they can join a consortium or subcontract part of the work.
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How to bid
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Where to apply
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Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at Procurement.Mailbox.WAF@Cumbria.gov.uk.
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