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NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackpool

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST

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30 Sep 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England - North West has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Blackpool, a project classified under the health and social work services industry category. The contract, identified as NHSE1061, was awarded through a Direct Award Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically excluding the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting stage is complete, with the award given to Delphi. The contract, valued at £48.70, will commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026, aligning with the contract length of similar services commissioned by local authorities. The procurement was executed without prior publication due to the absence of other realistic alternative providers.

This tender presents a distinct opportunity for businesses operating within the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in substance misuse treatment services. Businesses with the capacity to provide specialised health services and those aiming to establish or expand their presence in the Blackpool region may find similar opportunities valuable. The contract awarded to Delphi underlines the importance of fulfilling niche health service requirements, which may encourage businesses to explore partnerships or invest in capabilities that meet specific local healthcare needs. While the current contract was a direct award, understanding the procurement context and fostering relationships with entities like NHS England could be advantageous for future opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Title

NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackpool

Notice Description

Provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Blackpool. The Relevant Authority has awarded a contract under Direct Award A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Blackpool. The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The lifetime value of the contract is PS48.70 Contract length has been aligned to the contract length of Flu Substance Misuse services commissioned by the Local Authorities. Contract Start Date: 01 August 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 This is an existing service. This is an existing provider. Additional information: The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Procurement Information

The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060755-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELPHI

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