Tender

The Provision of Cheshire and Merseyside Inpatient Detoxification Framework

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process being managed by Wirral Council, in collaboration with several sub-central government authorities such as Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council and Liverpool City Council, involves the provisioning of an Inpatient Detoxification Framework for Cheshire and Merseyside. This tender, open for bids under an open procedure, is aimed at enhancing health and social work services within the UK regions UKD71, UKD72, UKD73, and UKD74. The tender is currently in the active stage with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 25th August 2025, the tender submission cutoff on 1st September 2025, and the award announcement by 15th October 2025. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £2,160,000, with the framework aiming for a start date of 3rd November 2025, running through to 2nd November 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in detoxification services adhering to recognised protocols and guidelines. Companies that can deliver innovative, high-quality services while demonstrating value for money and service sustainability would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is also open to SMEs and VCSEs, inviting diverse participation to ensure broad access and integration. The framework agreement facilitates both direct award and mini-competitions, allowing for flexibility in fulfilling the precise service requirements, making it an attractive opportunity for enterprises aiming to expand their service portfolios within the public health domain.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Cheshire and Merseyside Inpatient Detoxification Framework

Notice Description

The key aims of the Framework are: a. To provide inpatient detoxification services to service users that complies with current and future best practice, which is in line with national and local applicable guidance, and with relevant protocols in clinical practice. Please view some of these listed in Section 4.0 'Service Delivery'. b. To support service users to have, where assessed as appropriate by registered health care professionals within the Consortium, rapid access to effective and evidence-based harm reduction and harm prevention strategies. c. To support those service users who are preparing for a Residential Rehabilitation placement to address any current physical and psychological dependency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045338-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

ST HELENS COUNCIL

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool, TLD73 Sefton, TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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