Planning

In-Reach Talking Therapies, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Substance Use Service Users

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 11:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 12:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of "In-Reach Talking Therapies, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Substance Use Service Users". This tender falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, and is located in the United Kingdom, region UKC11. The council has issued a preliminary market engagement notice and is seeking expressions of interest by 7th November 2025. The contracting period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and could extend until 31st March 2031 if all renewal options are executed. This initiative aims to integrate mental health therapies into substance use treatment services to support long-term recovery for adults and young people.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and substance use recovery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the lot is suitable for them. Companies capable of providing specialised counselling and psychotherapy, with strategies to enhance workforce development in mental health and dual diagnosis, will find this contract advantageous for business growth. Engaging in this process will not only contribute to community well-being but also establish a foothold in the public health sector, potentially leading to further collaborations and expanded services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Reach Talking Therapies, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Substance Use Service Users

Notice Description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are seeking expressions of interest for the provision of In-Reach Talking Therapies, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Substance Use Service Users. It is widely recognised that trauma and mental health issues are often intertwined with problematic substance use, and that failing to address both in tandem can make achieving long-term recovery difficult. Therefore, this service aims to: * Provide effective and timely 'in-reach' talking therapies, counselling and psychotherapy support for adults and young people accessing substance use treatment and recovery services in Stockton-on-Tees. * Support the substance use treatment and recovery workforce to improve current triage, assessment and referral processes regarding mental health and dual diagnosis, via specialist advice, guidance and training. This service will enhance the existing 'Dual Diagnosis' offer within substance use treatment services, by helping service users to effectively address the underlying root causes of their substance use behaviours whilst increasing their chances for long-term recovery.

Planning Information

Stockton on Tees Borough Council are seeking expression of interests for the provision of In-Reach Talking Therapies, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Substance Use Service Users. The opportunity is being advertised on the OPEN procurement portal that can be accessed by the following link: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/8fdbcf13-fbc8-4b93-8f64-d9cda0a4f4e7 Interested providers are to review the advertisement on OPEN and complete and return the Expression of Interest document within the specified deadline. If there any problems accessing this opportunity, please contact corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cecf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070018-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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