Award

NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackburn with Darwen

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST

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22 Aug 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the provision of flu substance misuse services in Blackburn with Darwen has been completed by NHS England - North West. This procurement, identified as NHSE1061, falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The contract was awarded as part of the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, and thus does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract began on 1 August 2025 and will conclude by 31 March 2027. The buying organisation, NHS England - North West, is based in Merseyside, UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, specifically those focusing on substance misuse interventions. The contract was awarded to Delphi, a large-scale supplier with a presence in Blackpool. Businesses with capabilities in delivering targeted health services and possessing the relevant expertise to navigate the specific regulations of Direct Award Processes will find this type of tender well-suited to their operations. With the specific conditions of this award process, companies that can demonstrate unique capabilities in providing these services can leverage such opportunities to establish long-term contractual partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackburn with Darwen

Notice Description

Provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Blackburn with Darwen. The relevant authority has awarded a contract under Direct Award A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Blackburn with Darwen. The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The lifetime value of the contract is PS248.83 Contract length has been aligned to the contract length of Flu Substance Misuse services commissioned by the Local Authorities. Contract Start Date: 01 August 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2027 This is an existing service. This is an existing provider. Additional information: The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Procurement Information

The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months 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
NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELPHI

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