Provision of DASV Services in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking providers to deliver integrated Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV)services across the county through the new Buckinghamshire Domestic Abuse Service Plus (BDAS+) model.

The new service will commence on 1 April 2027 with an initial five-year term and the option to extend for up to a further two years, subject to performance, funding and strategic need.

Services will be commissioned through two complementary lots comprising four separate contracts. Despite being delivered under separate contracts, all successful providers will be required to work together as part of a single Buckinghamshire Domestic Abuse Service Alliance. This alliance model is intended to promote collaborative working, coordinated service pathways, shared responsibility for outcomes and continuous service improvement, ensuring victims and survivors receive a seamless and integrated service.

The Council states that the model has been designed to deliver a trauma-informed, survivor-centred and inclusive approach that reduces duplication, avoids unnecessary retelling of traumatic experiences and ensures people receive the right support at the right time.

Lots Available

Lot 1 – Single-Sex Accommodation-Based Support

Provision of single-sex accommodation-based domestic abuse support, including:

• Safe refuge accommodation
• Specialist support for dependent children
• Resettlement and recovery support
• Centrally coordinated on-call and out-of-hours service

Lot 2 – Community-Based Advocacy and Specialist Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support

The community-based service is divided into three tiers:

• Tier 1 – Core and Inclusive Support
• Tier 2 – Specialist Provision and Targeted Support
• Tier 3 – Therapeutic and Recovery-Focused Interventions

Contract Information

Buyer – Buckinghamshire Council

Deadline – 28 September 2026 – 12:00

Contract Value – Not disclosed

Delivery Length – 1 April 2027 – 31 March 2032, with the option to extend until 1 April 2034.

Tender Link – https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council/aspx/Home

Evaluation Criteria

The procurement will be evaluated using:

• Quality – 70%
• Price – 30%

Regulatory Requirements

Not disclosed.

The procurement is being undertaken through an Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime.

This opportunity reflects Buckinghamshire Council’s continued investment in integrated domestic abuse and sexual violence services, bringing accommodation-based, advocacy, specialist and therapeutic support together through a collaborative alliance model focused on improving outcomes for victims and survivors.

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