Buckinghamshire Children and Young People (including vulnerable young adults 18-24) Drug and Alcohol Treatment & Support Service

Buckinghamshire Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 17:27

TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 15:51

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 19:00

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract to Change Grow Live for the provision of drug and alcohol treatment and support services aimed at children and young people, including vulnerable young adults aged 18-24, in the Buckinghamshire region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been officially awarded on 17th December 2025, and the services scheduled to commence on 1st December 2025. The contract will run until 30th November 2029, with an option to extend for a further 42 months. This significant contract falls under the services category with a specific focus on rehabilitation services. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with an anticipated value of approximately £3,573,500 over the full term, including potential extensions.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare services that focus on substance abuse rehabilitation and community health initiatives. It is ideal for businesses that possess expertise in delivering community-based, high-quality treatment plans, and interventions tailored for young individuals dealing with the challenges of substance use. Furthermore, with the importance placed on collaboration and service sustainability, businesses that can offer innovative solutions, integration with local services, and those focused on improving access and reducing health inequalities will be well-positioned to deliver on the council's objectives. Companies operating within Buckinghamshire or with the ability to quickly establish service provisions in the area are also likely to find this opportunity beneficial.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Children and Young People (including vulnerable young adults 18-24) Drug and Alcohol Treatment & Support Service

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to contract with a single provider suitably qualified and experienced to deliver the Children and Young People (including vulnerable young adults 18-24) Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Support Service for Buckinghamshire residents. The overall aim of the service is to provide a flexible, high-quality community-based specialist drug and alcohol treatment and support service for children and young people under 18, and vulnerable young adults 18-24, who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing the harmful effects of substance use: * As a result of their own use of a range of illicit substances and/or alcohol, and/or * As a result of another's problem use of substances (including parental, sibling and other family/household member). Tier 2 - Targeted Support -Prevent and Deter 1. Early Intervention Support Service for Children and Young People who are beginning to use substances regularly (Early at-risk stage) and those who are using regularly (Late at risk stage) from developing problem or harmful use. 2. Young People Drug Diversion Scheme in partnership with Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council Youth Justice Team. 3. Comprehensive programme of support for children and young people who are experiencing the impact /effects of parental or other familial substance use. Tier 3 - Structured Care Planned Treatment and Specialist Harm reduction 1. Structured care planned treatment for children and young people, where their substance use has reached the stage of harmful use and has become problematic with impairment in almost all areas of life. 2. Where appropriate, facilitated access to pharmacological/relapse prevention interventions Tier 4- Inpatient Detoxification and Residential Rehabilitation 1. Where appropriate, facilitated access to T4 interventions. The current service premises located in High Wycombe, owned by the Council, is available to Bidders who wish to take up this option. The Council is of the view that TUPE may apply. The contract start date is 1st December 2025 and the initial term ends on 30th November 2029 with an option to extend for a period of up to 42 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to contract with a single provider suitably qualified and experienced to deliver the Children and Young People (including vulnerable young adults 18-24) Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Support Service for Buckinghamshire residents. The overall aim of the service is to provide a flexible, high-quality community-based specialist drug and alcohol treatment and support service for children and young people under 18, and vulnerable young adults 18-24, who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing the harmful effects of substance use: * As a result of their own use of a range of illicit substances and/or alcohol, and/or * As a result of another's problem use of substances (including parental, sibling and other family/household member). Tier 2 - Targeted Support -Prevent and Deter 1. Early Intervention Support Service for Children and Young People who are beginning to use substances regularly (Early at-risk stage) and those who are using regularly (Late at-risk stage) from developing problem or harmful use. 2. Young People Drug Diversion Scheme in partnership with Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council Youth Justice Team. 3. Comprehensive programme of support for children and young people who are experiencing the impact /effects of parental or other familial substance use. Tier 3 - Structured Care Planned Treatment and Specialist Harm reduction 1. Structured care planned treatment for children and young people, where their substance use has reached the stage of harmful use and has become problematic with impairment in almost all areas of life. 2. Where appropriate, facilitated access to pharmacological/relapse prevention interventions Tier 4- Inpatient Detoxification and Residential Rehabilitation 1. Where appropriate, facilitated access to T4 interventions. The current service premises located in High Wycombe, owned by the Council, is available to Bidders who wish to take up this option. The Council is of the view that TUPE may apply. The contract start date is 1st December 2025 and the initial term ends on 30th November 2029 with an option to extend for a period of up to 42 months The total contract value is PS3,573,500 has been estimated by adding the value for the initial 4-Year period PS1,974,000 to the extension period estimate of PS1,599,500. Additional information: The contract is for an initial term of 4 years with an option to extend for a period of up to 3.5 years (42 months). Pricing accounts for 30% of the 38% weighting allocated to the Value award criteria. The total contract value has been estimated by adding the value for the initial 4-Year period PS1,974,000 to the extension period estimate of PS1,599,500 to provide an estimate of PS3,573,500 for the full contract term. This service specification is funded by Public Health grant funding. The contract value for the initial term of 4 years is estimated at PS1,974,000. The breakdown by year is shown as the Budget Cap in Table 1 of the Annex 9 Pricing schedule: Year 1 PS480,000, Year 2 PS489,000, Year 3 PS498,000, and Year 4 PS507,000). A sum of PS50,000 per annum is included in each year of the initial 4-year term (a total of PS200,000 for the 4-year period). Whilst the base funding element is subject to a 2% uplift from years 2 to 4, the PS50,000 is a flat rate in each year. Funding for the sum of PS50,000 per annum has not been approved beyond Year 4 at this time. The estimated value for the 42 months extension is calculated using Year 4 annual estimate of PS457,000 (PS507,000 minus PS50,000). Should the full 42 months (3.5 years) option be exercised, the extension period estimate is PS1,599,500 (PS457,000 per annum multiplied by 3.5 years). Pricing accounts for 30% of the 38% weighting for the Value award criteria.

Renewal: The Contract will have an option to extend of up to 3.5 years (42 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085586-2025
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

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,573,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,573,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,971,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Buckinghamshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Change Grow Live Services Ltd

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