Award

Provision of Clinical Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

20 Nov 2025 at 13:18

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 15:03

TenderUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 16:15

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Clinical Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery" services, under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. This procurement involves community-based drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services aimed at both adults and young people and is part of the broader local provider system, which includes services such as harm reduction and inpatient detoxification. The contract, valued at approximately £28,771,353, is set to start on 1st April 2026 and will run until 30th September 2028, with options for further extensions. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 6th November 2025, with Change, Grow, Live identified as the supplier. The operations for this contract are situated in the UKD42 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare services, social support, and community rehabilitation programmes. SME companies with innovative solutions in clinical treatment and recovery, and those capable of enhancing collaboration within local health systems, would be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities in this sector. The focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and incorporating social value highlights the potential for businesses to make substantial impacts while ensuring sustainability and value for money in service provision. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to broaden their client base, demonstrate their expertise in delivering comprehensive health services, and contribute to addressing critical public health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Clinical Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery

Notice Description

The service is for the provision of community-based drug and alcohol treatment and recovery for adults and young people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is for the provision of community-based drug and alcohol treatment and recovery for adults and young people, as part of a wider local provider system encompassing harm reduction, lived experience support, non-clinical treatment for young people aged 18-25, inpatient detoxification (IPD) and residential rehabilitation ('rehab'). This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Health Care Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023, a competitive process was undertaken. The approximate value over the duration of the contract (including extensions) is PS28,771,353.00. This is an existing service. The contract will be awarded to a new provider. It is anticipated that the contract term will be 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2028 with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 + 2 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Options: It is anticipated that the contract term will be 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2028 with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 + 2 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract term will be 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2028 with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 + 2 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059182
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075663-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,558,172 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£26,558,172 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,771,353 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE, GROW, LIVE

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