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Contract for the Provision of an All Age Drug & Alcohol Service

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 May 2026 at 09:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is planning a new procurement process titled "Contract for the Provision of an All Age Drug & Alcohol Service". The procurement is classified under the services category within the community service sector (CPV code: 75200000). The council is currently in the planning stage of this tender, with a procurement notice published on 29 May 2026. The contract, expected to commence on 1 April 2027, will continue until 31 March 2032, with an option for renewal until 31 March 2034. The total estimated contract value is £42,000,000 GBP. Important updates regarding future notices will be available by 1 August 2026. Hertfordshire County Council, located in Hertford, will be overseeing this procurement, focusing on structured treatment support for individuals dealing with substance use issues.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of community-focused services, particularly those specialising in drug and alcohol treatment interventions. Organisations that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in providing structured support can benefit from this contract. Given the large contract value and the long-term nature of the service requirement, businesses that can offer comprehensive and sustainable treatment solutions will be well-suited to compete. Successful tenderers will have the potential to contribute actively to public health services and may generate substantial business growth by aligning with Hertfordshire's strategic health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of an All Age Drug & Alcohol Service

Notice Description

Structured Drug & Alcohol treatment provider supporting individuals with substance use issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050651-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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