Award

Community Rehabilitation Programme

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 12:35

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 08:00

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 14:50

Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded the contract for its Community Rehabilitation Programme to WAYTHROUGH, aiming to deliver a 12-step community-based abstinence programme targeted at Newcastle residents. This programme, planned for commencement on 1 April 2026, extends for two years with possibilities for further extension, involving services such as psychosocial interventions and support for housing, employment, and education. The contract valued at £585,312 is classified under the services category, complies with the legal framework set out in UKPGA 2023/54, and follows an open procurement method, specifically tailored as a light-touch regime. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this procurement process has already progressed through planning and award stages, with WAYTHROUGH standing as the designated supplier.

Businesses involved in community support, particularly those focusing on drug and alcohol mitigation measures, have a significant opportunity with this contract. WAYTHROUGH, being a large scale and VCSE organisation, demonstrates the council's preference for suppliers with established success in community service provision. The open competition procured under sub-threshold conditions provides an advantageous environment for SMEs and VCSEs, as evidenced by the accepted tender from a VCSE supplier. This contract allows suppliers to strengthen their market presence, build crucial networks, and contribute towards pivotal community health initiatives, which align with Newcastle's Recovery Framework, opening avenues for substantial community engagement and social value creation.

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Notice Title

Community Rehabilitation Programme

Notice Description

This service is a 12 step community abstinence based programme for Newcastle residents based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The programme is a small standalone service, which works closely with the existing drug and alcohol treatment service to ensure seamless support and continuity of care, engaging with carers and family members in their wider context, considering the needs of the whole family The award is two years from 01 April 2026 plus 2 x 12 month options to extend with a funding envelope of PS585,312.00

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£585,312 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£585,312 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAYTHROUGH

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