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Specialist Family & Carer Support Service

Stockton on Tees Borough Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 14:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Feb 2026 at 12:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 11:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 09:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 22:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 11:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Specialist Family & Carer Support Service" led by Stockton on Tees Borough Council has evolved into its award stage with the contracting authority located at Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees. This initiative falls within the "Health and Social Work Services" industry category, specifically aimed at mitigating the impact of substance misuse on families. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure under the light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £924,000 gross, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 2031. Bridges Tees Valley [CIO], a large VCSE, has been selected as the main supplier to deliver these services in the UKC11 region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social services sectors. Companies specialising in family support services, substance misuse intervention, structured therapeutic interventions, and peer mentoring would find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in delivering trauma-informed counselling and integrated liaising with multiple stakeholders stand to gain valuable operational insights and potential growth in delivering comprehensive services under this public health remit. The ongoing collaboration with local council authorities enhances the opportunity for sustainable business-client relationships and fosters community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Family & Carer Support Service

Notice Description

This contract is to support the family and carers of individuals with substance misuse to ensure their physical and mental health and overall wellbeing is improved. Family members receive effective, evidence-based interventions which respond to the need of family members and reduce the effects of drug and alcohol misuse within the family unit and family relationships are improved. This includes protecting children and young people from the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use within families. These outcomes will be achieved through the following measures: Liaison and collaboration with partners across the system to identify and offer support to families affected by drug and alcohol misuse Partnership working with integrated drug and alcohol service to enhance the role that families play in treatment and recovery Structured therapeutic interventions that improve the coping skills and strengthen the family unit, and give families and carers the tools to support their affected family member to engage with drug and alcohol treatment, delivered through structured care plans and a keyworker approach Opportunities and training for volunteering and peer mentoring Unstructured interventions to that offer families the opportunity to receive peer support Support and advocacy to family members of individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse to enable them to access support services in their own right

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051442-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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]

Further Information

Notice Documents

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