Award

Specialist Family & Carers Service

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 12:56

TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 11:43

TenderUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 09:21

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 22:39

Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council, a public authority in Thornaby, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Specialist Family & Carers Service." The contract, valued at £924,000 gross, falls within the health and social work services category and aims to support individuals affected by another's substance use. Following an open procedure within the light-touch regime, the procurement has reached the award stage, with Bridges Tees Valley [CIO] named as the supplier. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 3 March 2026, and the commencement of the contract on 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2028, with options for extension through to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those experienced in providing holistic support and trauma-informed care. With a total of four bids, including submissions from SMEs and VCSEs, the open procurement method encourages wide participation. Enterprises that specialise in advocacy, peer support, or crisis intervention may find success competing for such contracts, driving growth through service delivery and meeting identified community needs. The inclusion of service delivery, service management, and social value as key award criteria further highlights the importance of comprehensive and impactful business capabilities.

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Notice Title

Specialist Family & Carers Service

Notice Description

Specialist Family and Carers service by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, which aims to support people affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use, and/or involvement in the illicit and illegal drugs trade. The service will work holistically with families and carers to help them: * Manage, cope with, and reduce the impact of substance use on the whole family unit. * Support loved ones through their substance use treatment and recovery journey. This will be achieved through a mix of structured 1-1 and group interventions and trauma- informed counselling, following a robust initial assessment and care planning process. Service users will also receive ongoing information, advice, guidance, advocacy, peer support, training, signposting, respite activities, crisis intervention and practical support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include the option for the Authority to extend the contract by 24 months and again by 12 months. Therefore, the contract term is 24+24+12 months.

Planning Information

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council will be holding a market engagement session with attendees able to attend in person or virtually. A questionnaire for suppliers to confirm their attendance has been published on the OPEN portal : https://open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/54b9d33e-8705-4fdf-a2bc-b1be3800d532

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015672-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGES TEES VALLEY [CIO

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