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Family Support Service for Substance Use

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council has completed the procurement process for the "Family Support Service for Substance Use" contract, which operates under the legal framework 2023/54. This tender falls under the services category and is part of the light touch regime, aimed to provide support for families affected by substance use. The buying organisation, St Helens Council, is a sub-central government public authority located at Town Hall, St Helens, UKD71, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Making Space, a large supplier, and commenced on 1st May 2025, concluding on 31st March 2027. The contract's total value is £77,160 GBP, and it was signed on 30th April 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing community, social, and personal services to engage with public sector contracts and expand their influence in the market. Companies, especially those experienced in delivering family support services or with capabilities to assist priority groups such as veterans, pregnant women, and caregivers, would find this contract beneficial. With community-focused metrics such as the number of individuals supported and referrals made, businesses can utilise this opportunity to both impact the local community and establish a foothold in government initiatives related to welfare and social services.

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Notice Title

Family Support Service for Substance Use

Notice Description

Support for families where a member of the family uses substances

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019105-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKING SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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