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Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS)

Essex County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

08 Apr 2025 at 15:43

Tender Notice
Award

24 Jan 2025 at 17:12

Award Notice
Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 18:09

Tender Notice
Planning

27 Aug 2024 at 17:13

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has formally awarded the Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) on 17 February 2025. This contract, worth £4,598,190 over its lifetime, will run from 1 April 2025 through 31 March 2030. The service, which falls under the social work and related services industry category, is focused on providing community-based psychosocial interventions for individuals with alcohol misuse issues in Essex. The service will also extend direct support and expertise within acute hospital sites, working in coordination with alcohol liaison nurses. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, was completed in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in healthcare and social services. Companies specializing in alcohol intervention and recovery services with the ability to provide tailored psychosocial support will find this contract particularly suitable. SMEs and large organisations alike are encouraged to consider this opportunity for service delivery in Essex, potentially expanding their portfolio in public health services and establishing long-term partnerships with local authorities. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's reputation and provide steady revenue over the five-year term, with a possible two-year extension, thereby contributing to business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS)

Notice Description

Essex County Council is re-commissioning the Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS). This is a notice for intention to award a contract under the PSR competitive process, with approximate lifetime value of PS4,643,975. This is an existing service which will be re-commissioned between 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2030. The Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) has been delivered in Essex since 2019. The aim of the Service is to provide community based psychosocial interventions for those individuals with alcohol misuse issues, ensuring the service is safe and appropriate and in line with current local and national guidelines. The provider will work with service users to help them achieve their personal recovery goals and outcomes. The service will also provide direct support and expertise within various acute hospital sites, working jointly with the alcohol liaison nurses to engage with and support those admitted to hospital with alcohol related problems, or where alcohol has been identified as a problem once admitted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex County Council is re-commissioning the Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS). This is a notice for intention to award a contract under the PSR competitive process, with approximate lifetime value of PS4,643,975. This is an existing service which will be re-commissioned between 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2030. The Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) has been delivered in Essex since 2019. The aim of the Service is to provide community based psychosocial interventions for those individuals with alcohol misuse issues, ensuring the service is safe and appropriate and in line with current local and national guidelines. The provider will work with service users to help them achieve their personal recovery goals and outcomes. The service will also provide direct support and expertise within various acute hospital sites, working jointly with the alcohol liaison nurses to engage with and support those admitted to hospital with alcohol related problems, or where alcohol has been identified as a problem once admitted.

Renewal: Extension period of up to 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013746-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,501,565 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,598,190 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Open Road Solutions

The Children’s Society (Services) Limited

Further Information

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