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Sunderland Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Harm Service Minimisation

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the "Sunderland Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Harm Service Minimisation" to Change Grow Live Services Ltd. This service, classified under health and social work services, aims to support individuals and families towards recovery with an integrated, holistic approach within the boundary of the City of Sunderland (UKC23). The contract, which originally started on 11 February 2020, was modified as of 26 June 2025, reflecting updates in accordance with various regulations like the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process was initially conducted under the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015, and the contract remains active.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in substance misuse treatment and recovery services, to engage in public sector contracting. Enterprises that focus on delivering comprehensive and adaptive care solutions will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Medium and large-scale companies with experience in managing integrated health service programmes would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders, especially with the expectation of adapting to ongoing changes in government funding and regulatory environments.

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Notice Title

Sunderland Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Harm Service Minimisation

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sunderland City Council is seeking to award a contract for an Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Harm Minimisation Service that aims to provide an integrated model and places Service Users, their families and Carers, at the heart of the recovery process. The service will take a recovery focused approach to enable people to improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. The Service will be delivered using the principles of a whole system approach which will comprise of the following 5 broad areas of activity: * Access to Specialist Drug and Alcohol Harm Minimisation; * Identification and support for Higher Risk Drinkers; * Structured treatment for adults who are dependent on drugs or alcohol; * Support for system Integrated Working; * Completion and recovery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035318-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,143,898 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE GROW LIVE SERVICES

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