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Young People Drug and Alcohol Prevention Service

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has awarded a contract for the "Young People Drug and Alcohol Prevention Service," classified under "Miscellaneous health services" with CPV code 85140000. This service, intended to operate from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 with a potential extension to 31st March 2032, focuses on supporting young individuals up to 21 years old in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using the Direct Award Process C, resulting in a contract valued at £2,376,000 including extensions, made on 28th January 2026. Change Grow Live Services Ltd has been chosen as the supplier for this initiative.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on health services, especially those offering substance misuse intervention and prevention strategies for young people. Companies with expertise in harm reduction, clinical care, group activities, and professional training can benefit. The contract also opens possibilities for businesses involved in community outreach and education, given its emphasis on supporting vulnerable youth, including those affected by hidden harm and criminal exploitation. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in delivering targeted health services within community settings will find this contract aligns well with their expertise and resources.

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Notice Title

Young People Drug and Alcohol Prevention Service

Notice Description

The service will continue to support young people up to 21, with adult services taking over from 21. For 18-21-year-olds needing clinical treatment. It aims to help young people make informed choices about substance use and raise awareness of associated risks. Support extends to parents, carers, schools, colleges, and statutory services. Delivery occurs in accessible community venues across Kirklees. Interventions include one-to-one sessions, early support, harm reduction, family-focused work addressing hidden harm, clinical care, group activities, professional training, and assistance for early help and social work teams. The service will support young people engaging in early risk-taking behaviours, including experimentation and recreational substance use. Increased vulnerabilities and complexities and prevalent amongst those accessing specialised services. Specialist support is available for young people at risk of criminal exploitation, young people involved in gangs, county lines and dealing drugs. There is more focus around hidden harm support to young people including a strategic approach to support primary and secondary education. The service provides for increasing referrals to young people per quarter requiring Hidden Harm interventions. They ensure equity of support across vulnerable groups of young people, ensuring early intervention and prevention work is increasing and is being really effective identifying at risk young people through a substance misuse lens. Support is provided in relation drugs education in schools. Dedicated specialist workers are provided for YOS, sexual exploitation, LAC, children and families and hidden harm, targeted interventions. Awarding a contract following Direct Award Process C 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 with the option to extend for up to 2 years to 31st March 2032. PS2,376,000 including extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee85ea7-b1a7-4548-8659-db3e81c43c2a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - PSR Direct Award Process C
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,376,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,376,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE GROW LIVE SERVICES

Further Information

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