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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Devon County Council involves the "CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service," focusing on social work and related services. This award is part of a tender process under the "Social work and related services" category and falls within the region of Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement has moved to the "Award" stage, with the contract being actively modified for the new term starting 1st April 2025 and ending 31st March 2026. The tender utilised an open procedure procurement method, ensuring fairness and transparency in supplier selection. The modification notice specifically addresses enhancements in service delivery related to community substance misuse treatment, cost of living adjustments, dependency and recovery services, and establishing an Individual Placement Support Service, with total modification funding reaching approximately £1.44 million.

This tender presents an expansive opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in substance misuse treatment and recovery solutions. SMEs and large-scale providers alike can find openings to offer innovative approaches to tackling complex issues in public health. Waythrough Drug & Alcohol Services, a large supplier based in Exeter, stands as a key stakeholder already engaged in this contract. The services required align well with businesses offering integrated health improvement services and those able to provide specialised workforce in sectors such as criminal justice and social care. This procurement strives to foster community wellbeing and offers pathways for businesses to contribute to substantial social impact initiatives while potentially expanding their market presence in Devon and beyond.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service

Notice Description

The provision has moved from a predominantly medical model of substance misuse treatment, to a more recovery-orientated integrated substance misuse offer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision has moved from a predominantly medical model of substance misuse treatment where alcohol and drugs were treated separately, to a more recovery-orientated integrated substance misuse offer. This aims to explore an innovative and integrative approach to supporting people with their complex issues to live independent and healthier lives. This aims to pioneer a creative and flexible response for people experiencing one or a number of issues. This will minimise duplication and offer streamlined pathways moving away from complexity and negativity and towards futures built on peoples' positive assets and skills equipping them to live independent and healthy lives within their own communities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036143-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20178 years 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
Devon County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Waythrough Drug & Alcohol Services

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