Tender

Community Rehabilitation Programme

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 08:15

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council invites tenders for a Community Rehabilitation Programme, designed to support local drug and alcohol recovery efforts in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This open competition, classified under the service category (CPV code: 75200000), aims to offer an abstinence-based rehabilitation alternative, adhering to a structured 12-step model. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 11th December 2025, with an enquiry deadline on 5th December 2025. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, offering a total contract value of £585,312 GBP.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those with expertise in rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions, or social support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The tender provides growth opportunities by contributing meaningful social value to public health and meeting community needs. A strong proposal will address service delivery, governance, participation, and social value, reflecting the Council's priorities for sustained community engagement and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Rehabilitation Programme

Notice Description

Community rehabilitation is a vital component of our local drug and alcohol support offer for individuals whose lives are impacted by substance use. It provides an alternative to residential rehabilitation, ensuring that people who are unable to live away from home can still access a specialist, structured, and intensive package of abstinence-based support. The service will provide a abstinence-based, structured programme based on the 12-step model in line with national guidance that meets the criteria for the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System and relevant guidelines, delivering: * Psychosocial interventions * Peer and mutual aid support and access to groups which forms a large part of the programme and aftercare, particularly as people will then complete the remaining steps in the community * Support with housing, employment, education, and family support * It will promote continuity of care, including pre-treatment, relapse support, and up to one year of continuing support The programme aligns with Newcastle's Recovery Framework and national priorities to expand community-based rehab options alongside access to residential rehabilitation. The aim of the service is to build recovery and social capital, linking with local recovery support and fellowship groups to support aftercare from the programme for continuation of the Steps of the fellowship.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There are 2 (two) 12 (twelve) month options to extend The successful provider will have the option to renew the agreement for an additional two years upon written confirmation from the Council.

Renewal: There are 2 (two) 12 (twelve) month options to extend. The successful provider will have the option to renew the agreement for an additional two years upon written confirmation from the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071687-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£585,312 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£585,312 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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