Award

Integrated Drug & Alcohol Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 13:06

Award

16 May 2024 at 11:32

Tender

18 Jul 2023 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Suffolk County Council, a regional authority tasked with enhancing public services in Ipswich, UK, as the contracting authority. It concerns the "Integrated Drug & Alcohol Services" contract, classified under health services. The process has transitioned to the contract modification stage, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with additional funding provided to fortify the service. Initially awarded to Turning Point (Services) Ltd, the contract's active status began on 6th August 2025, with an existing end date projected five years from its commencement. The contract modification notice was officially updated on 8th January 2026, reflecting an increase in contract value to £57,316,397, destined to support high-quality, cost-effective integrated drug and alcohol services, primarily within Suffolk's UKH14 region.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for service providers experienced in delivering comprehensive health and social work services. The open procurement method allows wide participation, ideal for large-scale businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those focusing on underserved groups and multi-disciplinary innovation. Businesses positioned to leverage integrated health service delivery, preventive strategies, and outreach programmes will find this an appealing engagement. The contract's extensive scope, necessitating innovation and collaboration across Suffolk's healthcare system, creates a fertile ground for providers aiming to make impactful contributions to reducing health inequalities and enhancing life chances in the region.

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Notice Title

Integrated Drug & Alcohol Services

Notice Description

To provide a high quality, equitable, cost-effective integrated Drug and Alcohol Services that addresses the needs of the population of Suffolk and contributes to a reduction in inequalities in health and life changes. The service will provide high quality, equitable, cost-effective integrated all age drug and alcohol services that is part of a Suffolk health and social care system that addresses population need and contributes to a reduction in inequalities in health and life chances.Key areas of focus will be using innovation to:* Meet the needs of underserved groups and those with complexity/ vulnerability/ co-occurring conditions* Increase access at place, * Increase targeted outreach* Integrate multi-disciplinary approaches across our local system* Realise opportunities to embed prevention* Develop a skilled workforce

Lot Information

Lot 1

No change to the description of the services described in II.2.4. The modification is additional funding to support the service.

Renewal: Any future requirement will be advertised once the scope and requirement are known.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e2f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001457-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,853,256 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£52,853,256 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,169,653 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Youngs
Contact Email
michelle.youngs@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265789

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNING POINT (SERVICES

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