Planning

2425-0609 Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

20 Feb 2026 at 11:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 10:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "2425-0609 Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service." This procurement, focused on delivering support services to adults dealing with drug and alcohol dependency, is set to occur within the London area, under the industry category of rehabilitation services. An online engagement session is scheduled for 19 March 2026, where interested suppliers can gain insights into the service specifications. The procurement, initiated as a tender, is part of a broader planning phase intended to bolster transparency and competition, with a projected start date for the contract in April 2027 and a total value of approximately £63.7 million. The initial contract period will extend until March 2032, with possible extensions adding up to four additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing comprehensive drug and alcohol support services, particularly those registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, may find this procurement especially advantageous given its alignment with evidence-based interventions and national drug and alcohol treatment guidelines. The contract also envisions cooperation across various sectors, such as healthcare, criminal justice, and social care, to enhance local capacities in addressing substance misuse. Businesses specialising in pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, harm reduction, and integrated family support services would be well-suited to compete for this tender, positioning themselves as key players in such a substantial public health intervention.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2425-0609 Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service

Notice Description

The Service will provide support to adults aged 18 and over who have drug and/or alcohol-related treatment and support needs and who live in Islington. The provider will be required to deliver a service that is registered with, and subject to inspection by, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Key components of the service model will include: * Delivery of evidence-based interventions for drug and alcohol use aligned with national guidance, including the UK Guidelines on Clinical Management of Drug Misuse and Dependence, Clinical Guidelines for Alcohol treatment and recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). This will cover the full range of treatment psychosocial, pharmacological and recovery interventions, including harm reduction approaches, opiate substitution therapy, community-based and inpatient detoxification, residential rehabilitation placements, and support for individuals with harmful alcohol use. * Coordination of care across a range of partner services, including health, criminal justice, community safety, housing, social care, and other relevant support systems. * Interventions aimed at promoting social inclusion, supporting sustained recovery and peer support. * Provision of training, consultation, and support to staff and volunteers in both statutory and voluntary sector organisations to strengthen local capacity to respond to drugs and alcohol effectively and safely. NB Following responses from early market engagement questionnaire in May 2025 we have included pharmacy contracting of Needle Syringe Programmes and the Supervised Self-Administration of Methadone and Buprenorphine in the future service specification and a dedicated family support component integrated within the overall service model. Estimated contract start date: October 2026 (initial 6-month mobilisation period with service 'go live' April 2027) Estimated contract end date (initial period): 31 March 2032 Details of extensions: Up to four years Total contract value (including extensions): PS63,720,998 This Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final tender notice. The Authority reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort the procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Authority to commence a procurement process. On online virtual information and engagement session will be held on Microsoft Teams on Thursday 19 March 2026, 1-2pm. Details will be provided about the tender process and a high level overview of key elements of the service specification. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend.

Planning Information

An online virtual information and engagement session will be held on Microsoft Teams on Thursday 19 March 2026, 1-2pm. Details will be provided about the tender process and a high level overview of key elements of the service specification. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend. For further information please register your interest via the London Tenders Portal. Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=10f8524c-a90d-f111-813c-005056b64545 Shortly after you have expressed interest, you will receive a second email containing a link for the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015584-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,720,998 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Additional Buyers

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

Contact Name
Supply Assurance
Contact Email
procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075278118

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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