Planning

HAC6052 - Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery System Redesign

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 13:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is planning the procurement of a new substance misuse treatment and recovery system, titled "HAC6052 - Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery System Redesign". This initiative aims to overhaul the existing services in line with the Combatting Drugs Partnership Strategy (2024–2027), targeting adults aged 18 and above. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a total value of £6,576,321, and is expected to start its contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a possible extension until 29 March 2031. The industry category is focused on Health and Social Work Services, located in the London Borough, and a preliminary market engagement is scheduled for 14 August 2025. The procurement is above threshold, indicating a competitive exercise to select a lead provider.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in substance misuse and recovery services. It offers a chance to engage as a lead provider and coordinate a consortium to ensure integrated service delivery. Firms with a robust network of subcontractors, efficient coordination capabilities, and a focus on service engagement, treatment, and recovery are well-suited to succeed in this tender. Engaging in this project can enhance a company's portfolio and provide substantial business growth potential in partnership with a public authority such as the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HAC6052 - Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery System Redesign

Notice Description

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is recommissioning a borough-wide, world-class adult substance misuse treatment system, aligned with the Combatting Drugs Partnership Strategy (2024-2027). Currently Tower Hamlets commissions and delivers a range of substance misuse treatment and recovery services for residents aged 18 plus, collectively branded as "Reset". Following a period of review that includes a refreshed Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), detailed system review and series of engagement events; the cabinet report recommended the commissioning of a refreshed model when existing contracts come to an end in late 2025. It presented a case for continued investment in substance misuse engagement, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services; and a timeline for implementation of this model through a competitive procurement exercise.

Planning Information

The Council’s vision for the new service is an integrated consortium contract, where a lead provider coordinates a network of subcontracted providers to deliver services. ​ The lead provider will ensure cohesive delivery across all service areas, from engagement to treatment and recovery. They will act as the single point of coordination for service users and partners.​ ​The LBTH Criminal Justice Service (CJS) will remain a Council service but work seamlessly as part of a multi- agency team around the needs of the individual, specialising in offering engagement, treatment and recovery services for those in contact with Criminal Justice agencies, so streamlining the number of agencies working with an individual. Pre Market Engagement presentation to be held on Microsoft Teams Thursday 14th August 2-4pm on Please contact Heidi Francis for invite Heidi.Francis@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058284
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046542-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£6,576,321 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Ms Joanne Spree
Contact Email
joanne.spree@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073645000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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