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Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2025 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant, classified under the community health services category. The awarded contract, which falls within the services main procurement category, was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. It is part of a larger £310 million initiative by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to enhance treatment and recovery outcomes in local authorities across the UK for the fiscal year 2025 to 2026. Norfolk was allocated £3,974,294 of this funding, with a notable £1,816,493 awarded to the provider Change Grow Live. The contract, which commences on 1 April 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2026, focuses on improving existing drug and alcohol treatment services in Norfolk.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise and infrastructure for delivering community health services. The decision to award the contract to Change Grow Live without external competition is based on the service's continuity and the existing provider's established role in Norfolk's treatment landscape. Businesses specializing in support services or technology-based solutions tailored to drug and alcohol treatment may find opportunities to partner or subcontract under the current framework, enhancing service delivery and integration. Additionally, those looking to understand regional procurement methods and infrastructure requirements in the healthcare sector can analyse this award process for strategic insights.

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Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant

Notice Description

This is a notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This is an award under Direct Award Process A as set out in the Regulations. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is providing a total of PS310 million in additional targeted grants to local authorities in 2025 to 2026. The purpose of the funding is to improve treatment and recovery outcomes in line with the recommendations from Dame Carol Black's independent review. As part of this funding, Norfolk has been allocated a total of PS3,974,294.00. The 2025 to 2026 grant consists of a number of previous drug & alcohol related treatment and recovery grants, which have been consolidated into a single drug and alcohol treatment and recovery improvement grant (DATRIG). In line with the terms of the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery improvement grant, Norfolk County Council are proposing to award the Norfolk commissioned drug and alcohol treatment provider Change Grow Live PS1,816,493. The purpose of the funding is to incrementally add to the existing infrastructure of the drug and alcohol treatment and Recovery service funded by the Norfolk public health grant. To award to an external provider would result in the need for unnecessary duplication, resulting in a disjointed treatment system and poorer outcomes for Norfolk. The date for award is 01/04/25 until 31/03/26.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is providing a total of PS310 million in additional targeted grants to local authorities in 2025 to 2026. The purpose of the funding is to improve treatment and recovery outcomes in line with the recommendations from Dame Carol Black's independent review. As part of this funding, Norfolk has been allocated a total of PS3,974,294.00. The 2025 to 2026 grant consists of a number of previous drug & alcohol related treatment and recovery grants, which have been consolidated into a single drug and alcohol treatment and recovery improvement grant (DATRIG). In line with the terms of the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery improvement grant, Norfolk County Council are proposing to award the commissioned drug and alcohol treatment provider Change Grow Live PS1,816,493. The purpose of the funding is to incrementally add to the existing infrastructure of the drug and alcohol treatment and Recovery service funded by the Norfolk public health grant. To award to an external provider would result in the need for unnecessary duplication, resulting in a disjointed treatment system and poorer outcomes for Norfolk. The date for award is 01/04/25 until 31/03/26.

Procurement Information

The award of the contract without prior publication in the Find a Tender service is lawful because it is being awarded as a Direct Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The justification being that: a) The service is an existing service provided by an existing provider. b) The Authority is satisfied that this service can only be provided by Change Grow Live as this provider has the main drug and alcohol treatment contract for adults in Norfolk. Awarding an external provider would result in the need for unnecessary duplication of infrastructure, resulting in a dilution of resources and a disjointed treatment system. c) The service is not a framework and this is not a call-off from a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052774
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027921-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85310000 - Social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,816,492 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE GROW LIVE

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