Award

Abstinence Based Accommodation and Women's Recovery Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 17:27

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 19:40

Planning

09 Sep 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for delivering services titled "Abstinence Based Accommodation and Women's Recovery Services," focusing on health and social work services. Located in Liverpool, UK, the procurement involved an open procedure under the light-touch regime. As of 27 March 2026, the council has awarded contracts to New Start Ltd for two service lots. The contracting period begins on 1 July 2026 and extends until 31 March 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. The first lot, "Abstinence Based Accommodation Service," caters to individuals recovering from substance misuse, while the second lot, "Women's Recovery Service," supports women currently misusing substances. Key deadlines included a future signature date set for 10 April 2026.

This contract presents significant prospects for business growth in health services, especially for those focusing on rehabilitation and recovery services. With Liverpool City Council prioritising substance misuse recovery under its City Plan and Homelessness Strategy, businesses with expertise in supported housing and recovery management can leverage these opportunities. Successful engagement could expand service offerings and improve community healthcare outcomes in Liverpool. Small and medium-sized enterprises potentially suitable for this procurement are encouraged to explore similar opportunities, contributing to fulfilling wider social value goals evident in the Council's evaluation criteria.

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Notice Title

Abstinence Based Accommodation and Women's Recovery Services

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council Are commissioning services to deliver two high quality accommodation based services. Lot 1: Abstinence Based Accommodation services - for people who are in recovery from substance misuse and are abstinent. Lot 2: Women's Recovery Services - to provide support and intensive housing management to women who are currently misusing substances.

Lot Information

Abstinence Based Accommodation Service

Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider to deliver a high quality accommodation based service for people who are in recovery from substance misuse and are abstinent. The service will act as a step down from residential rehabilitation services for some people who require supported housing which is abstinent.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension at discretion of Liverpool City Council

Women's Recovery Services

Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider to deliver a high quality harm reduction, accommodation based service for women. The service will provide support and intensive housing management to women who are currently misusing substances. This service is being commissioned due to an identified gap in services and will complement the wider system.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension at discretion of Liverpool City Council

Planning Information

This Market Engagement follows on from the previous event that took place on 26th March 2025 10.00am - 11.30am (Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04eafb). This Market Engagement will expand the previous event, in terms of the development of these services and more information on the planned procurement exercise. Provider Event Date of new Market Engagement Event: Wednesday 22nd September 2025 2.00pm - 3.00pm Location: Microsoft Teams Invite Please see link to advert below; https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=ee0c4f37-a7fd-ef11-8136-005056b64545&projectStepId=3b0d4f37-a7fd-ef11-8136-005056b64545 Aimed at: All potential service providers of residential rehabilitation and recovery services for people with problematic substance misuse issues. Background Liverpool City Council is recommissioning a range of substance misuse rehabilitation and recovery services. These consist of distinct community and are residential services, with the aim to support service users into a managed process of change that helps build the foundations of a sustainable recovery. Services will provide an asset based approach to reintegrate service users into the local recovery community and wider mainstream society. Also included is abstinent supported housing and a harm reduction supported housing service for women. The Council intends to commission three distinct contracts: • Contract 1: Residential Rehabilitation Service • Contract 2: Abstinent accommodation based service / step down from rehabilitation • Contract 3: Harm Reduction Accommodation Based Service - Female Only Supporting people into recovery from substance misuse issues is a priority for the city, more specifically, it is a key component of Pillar 4 of the Council's City Plan. It is explicitly addressed in the people with complex lives section as follows: "Improve control over people's daily life; reduce alcohol admissions; reduce emergency admissions to hospital and improve mental wellbeing". It also meets the ambitions of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2022-27, particularly the priority relating to Integrating Health. The agenda for the session on 22/09/25 will consist of: • Overview for services and plans • Key timelines • Q&A Providers only - Please outline your interest by messaging via ProContract messaging area to book a place with your email address and contact details. You will then receive a reply with the meeting invite link.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059652
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028772-2026
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£771,463 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£771,463 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£771,463 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW START

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