Award

Worcestershire Drug & Alcohol Service

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

15 Apr 2025 at 09:38

TenderUpdate

10 Jan 2025 at 09:06

Award

19 Sep 2024 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has commissioned Cranstoun Services Limited to deliver an integrated drug and alcohol specialist treatment and recovery service. The contract modification notice, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, outlines the decision to modify the existing contract's funding and scope without applying the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract modification has been agreed by the Commercial Governance Board and involves additional grant funding for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2031 to support the delivery model of the existing service. The contract has been formally signed on 1 April 2025, adding significant funding while maintaining the intended duration.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and rehabilitation services. With an approximate lifetime value of £24,645,665.00 and spanning six years, businesses can contribute to advancing the quality and accessibility of drug and alcohol treatment services in Worcestershire. Eligible businesses should particularly focus on improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and creating social value. The contract, awarded via Direct Award Process C, suits large-scale rehabilitation providers with proven competencies in delivering high-quality, versatile healthcare services. Cranstoun Services Limited's existing expertise and performance in this domain offer a model for potential competitors seeking similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Worcestershire Drug & Alcohol Service

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council has commissioned an integrated drug and alcohol specialist treatment and recovery service for adults and young people living in Worcestershire. Worcestershire County Council have followed Direct Award Process C for the award of the Worcestershire Drug & Alcohol Service contract.This process has been undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Council's Constitution and Standing Orders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The modification of the contract is in relation to the award of the grant funding that supports the delivery model of the existing contract. The modification is in relation to additional funding awarded for 2025-26 only.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 02 October 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015161-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,382,545 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bethany Wilkinson
Contact Email
bwilkinson1@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1905845912

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANSTOUN SERVICES

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