Tender

Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment Service - Adults

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 16:01

Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement initiative, Liverpool City Council is actively seeking service providers for a "Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment Service - Adults". This falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in the Liverpool region (UKD72). The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions invited through an open procedure. Interested bidders must submit their tenders online by 12 January 2026. The contract is valued at £1,398,464 and is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026, with a duration of 21 months, potentially extending for an additional 12 months. This contract aims to support individuals dealing with substance misuse issues through residential rehabilitation services, emphasizing an asset-based approach towards recovery.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing residential rehabilitation and recovery support. Companies that bring innovative approaches to reintegrate individuals into society and promote sustainable recovery stand to benefit from this initiative. The procurement is ideal for suppliers with strong economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, and a demonstrable record in delivering similar services. Engaging with Liverpool City Council on this project may also open pathways to future opportunities given the council's need for comprehensive and effective recovery services over an extended period.

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Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment Service - Adults

Notice Description

All potential service providers of residential rehabilitation and recovery services for people with problematic substance misuse issues. Liverpool City Council is recommissioning their substance misuse rehabilitation and recovery services. These consist of distinct community and are residential services, with the aim to support service users into a managed process of change that helps build the foundations of a sustainable recovery. Services will provide an asset based approach to reintegrate service users into the local recovery community and wider mainstream society. Its is intended that the service will commence on 1st July 2026 till 31st March 2028 (21 months contract duration). There will be an optional extension term of period(s) up to a further 12 months, at the discretion of the Council Please download all related documents and submit tender responses by the submission date stipulated within the published documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

All potential service providers of residential rehabilitation and recovery services for people with problematic substance misuse issues. Liverpool City Council is recommissioning their substance misuse rehabilitation and recovery services. These consist of distinct community and are residential services, with the aim to support service users into a managed process of change that helps build the foundations of a sustainable recovery. Services will provide an asset based approach to reintegrate service users into the local recovery community and wider mainstream society. Its is intended that the service will commence on 1st July 2026 till 31st March 2028 (21 months contract duration). There will be an optional extension term of period(s) up to a further 12 months, at the discretion of the Council. Please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=ee0c4f37-a7fd-ef11-8136-005056b64545&projectStepId=95ef1e2d-3fd4-f011-813a-005056b64545 to express your interest and access the documentation. Alternatively go to Pro-Contract and search for DN766771 Please download all related documents and submit tender responses by the submission date stipulated within the published documents.

Options: Optional 12 month extension at the discretion of the Council.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension at the discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eafb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081159-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,398,464 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,398,464 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marlon Roy, Mr Marlon Roy
Contact Email
marlon.roy@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513513164

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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