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Provision of D&A Harm Reduction - PSR Direct Award Process C

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2025 at 11:16

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of public health services relating to drugs and alcohol adult harm reduction, non-clinical sexual health harm reduction services, and assertive outreach. The contract, titled "Provision of D&A Harm Reduction - PSR Direct Award Process C," falls under the health services category (CPV code: 85100000) and primarily targets services. The contract has been awarded to Renaissance UK Ltd through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract was formalised on 31st March 2025, and its operational phase begins on 1st April 2025, continuing through to 31st March 2026, with potential extensions possible based on contract reviews and budget availability. The procurement was completed using a limited method without prior publication due to it falling outside the scope of standard regulations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare services and those with expertise in harm reduction and outreach programmes. Due to the focus on harm reduction, organisations or providers that can demonstrate strong integration and collaboration capabilities, along with service sustainability and innovation, would benefit most from participating in such procurement processes. Furthermore, companies that incorporate social value, improving access, and reducing health inequalities into their offerings are well-suited to make substantial impacts and gain from similar contracts in the future. The focus on community health and sustainability presents a valuable opportunity for experienced providers to extend their influence and operations within the UK's healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of D&A Harm Reduction - PSR Direct Award Process C

Notice Description

Provision of Public Health Services Relating to Drugs & Alcohol Adult Harm Reduction, Assertive Outreach together with Non Clinical Sexual Health Harm Reduction Services. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The Supplier was notified in March 2025. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 (with option to extend incrementally 1+1+1+1 years subject to contract review and budget availability). There are no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. The Authority did not received any representations during the standstill process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Public Health Services Relating to Drugs & Alcohol Adult Harm Reduction, Assertive Outreach together with Non Clinical Sexual Health Harm Reduction Services, this contract has now been formally awarded to Renaissance UK Ltd following PSR direct award Process C. The Service will develop an integrated and sustainable approach to harm reduction to improve the lives of the population. It will utilise peers/people with lived experience to support this model. Help people to live longer and sustain healthier lives by reducing preventable deaths and the burden of ill health associated with smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, poor diet, poor mental health, insufficient exercise, poor sexual health and substance misuse. Reducing the burden of disease and disability in life by focusing on preventing and recovering from the conditions with the greatest impact, including dementia, anxiety, depression and drug dependency (Substance Misuse).

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050976
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020802-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£910,306 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENAISSANCE

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