Tender

Abstinence Based Accommodation and Women's Recovery Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 19:40

Planning

09 Sep 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is seeking providers to deliver high-quality accommodation-based services for individuals in recovery from substance misuse and support services for women currently misusing substances. The procurement, titled "Abstinence Based Accommodation and Women's Recovery Services," is managed under an open procedure and published in two lots. Situated in Liverpool, these services fall under the industry category of health services. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 16th December 2025 and a submission deadline on 5th January 2026. Interested providers are advised to express interest and access the procurement documents through the designated Procurement Portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for providers specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the project's focus on community-based rehabilitation and support. Providers with expertise in residential rehabilitation, recovery, and harm reduction services, especially those experienced in working with individuals confronting substance misuse challenges, will find this tender particularly relevant. The contract's renewal potential underscores the long-term business prospects in contributing to Liverpool's comprehensive strategy for health integration and community support.

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Notice Title

Abstinence Based Accommodation and Women's Recovery Services

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider(s) to deliver two high quality accommodation based services. 1) for people who are in recovery from substance misuse and are abstinent. 2) to provide support and intensive housing management to women who are currently misusing substances. This procurement is published under 2 lots (Lot 1: Abstinence Based Accommodation Services/Lot 2: Women's Recovery Services) Providers are welcome bid for either 1 or both lots. The Procurement, including all communications relating thereto, will be undertaken via the Procurement Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/login) Once registered you can search for project "DN798820" Please express your interest and download all related documents and submit your tender responses by the submission date stipulated within the published documents

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/077897-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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