Tender

Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Contract

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Feb 2026 at 12:36

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 15:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 12:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has initiated a procurement process under the open procedure for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Contract, targeting the Health and Social Work services sector. The council, a public authority sub-central government entity, is located at Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU, United Kingdom. This contract is in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest being accepted until 27 February 2026. The tender period is set to close on 6 March 2026, with the award period expected to conclude by 24 April 2026. The contract, valued at £35,000,000, aims to provide an integrated service to drug and alcohol users with various complexities, and suppliers can access the full documentation via the Reading Council's procurement portal.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Companies equipped to handle complex cases involving poly-drug use, mental health issues, and legal challenges can effectively compete. Organisations with experience in integrated service delivery for substance abuse recovery and those capable of addressing a diverse client base will find this contract particularly suitable. The contract offers a substantial budget and extended service duration, allowing businesses to establish a stable partnership with the public sector and expand their operations in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Contract

Notice Description

RBC are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery contract - An integrated behavior change, treatment and recovery focused service for drug and alcohol users including all classifications of drugs, those with poly-drug use and those using new psychoactive substances ('legal highs'). The integrated service will be provided to drug and/or alcohol users with a range of complexities such as poly-drug use, mental health problems, pregnancy, involvement with criminal activity and those leaving prison. Service for adults aged 18+ Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 27/02/2026. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012364-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pchub@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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