Tender

Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 09:05

Tender Notice
Planning

07 May 2025 at 14:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking tenders for a Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care Services in Derby. This procurement involves two lots focusing on adult and young persons' services, with a total estimated value of £34.2 million. Interested organisations should note the tender phase is currently active, with an expression of interest deadline on 17th August 2025 and submission by 10.00 am on 18th August 2025. The services, classified under toxic substances rehabilitation, will be delivered in the East Midlands region and are set to commence from 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the community health services sector, particularly those with experience in delivering substance use recovery systems. The procurement method follows an open competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, making it suitable for SMEs. Businesses capable of providing innovative, evidence-based interventions that reduce the harms of substance use while promoting recovery will be well-positioned to compete. This contract includes monitoring trends in substance use and demonstrates a commitment to gender-specific, trauma-sensitive interventions adaptable to the diverse community of Derby.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care Services

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the supply of the Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care in the city of Derby across two Lots: Lot 1 - Drug and Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care (Adults) Lot 2 - Integrated Children and Young Person's Drug and Alcohol System of Care We require an Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) which serves residents of Derby - as defined by the Local Authority boundaries. Through one contract the service will provide a range of evidence-based interventions to individuals requiring drug and alcohol support across the full spectrum of need. A wide range of high-quality, evidence-based interventions will be provided which focus on reducing the harms caused by substance use and promoting recovery. Intervention delivery will be intelligence led and insight driven, person-centred, gender specific, sensitive to trauma and will appropriately engage with people from the wide range of cultures which Derby comprises of. The service will support people aged 18 and above and must develop distinct and appropriate offers for people who use: * Alcohol * Opiates * Non-opiates * Prescription only medication / illicitly obtained medications * Poly substances The Provider must monitor new and emerging patterns and trends in substance use. The provider must be agile and innovative to address emerging risks/need and responses may require swift and innovative resolution that occurs without the need for contract variation. The service will not directly provide residential rehabilitation or inpatient detoxification but will undertake assessment, facilitation of placement, and continued evaluation and support to ensure successful completion as per section 2.8 of the specification. This is purchased via separate arrangements and this process will be confirmed with the successful bidder. The service will not directly provide community pharmacy-based needle exchange or supervised consumption but will develop appropriate pathways and channels of communication with all contracted pharmacies as part of delivering a high-quality ROSC. The Local Authority directly commissions Urine Drug Testing and screening. It will be the responsibility of the provider to work with commissioners to contain costs and ensure that testing services meet current levels of need and changing drug use profiles. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 17th August 2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on 18th August 2025. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2270 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 17th August 2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on 18th August 2025. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2270 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e386d03c-da4c-470f-ba49-1363acf27aaf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open Competitive Process Provider Selection Regime 2023
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90743200 - Toxic substances rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Hallsworth
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01332 640768

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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