Award

North Lincolnshire's Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:31

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This open procedure focused on health and community services, with a significant contract value of £22,050,000 to be delivered in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. The tender progressed from the initial tender notice published on 21 October 2025 and successfully reached the award stage on 18 December 2025, with a standstill period ending on 31 December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2033, with potential extensions up to 2036. The procurement adhered to the legal framework provided by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with the contract aimed at offering specialised treatment for various substance users, including those involved in the criminal justice system.

The procurement opportunity offered significant potential for business growth, particularly for entities specialising in health services, substance treatment, and community care. Given the open procedure, businesses with robust capabilities in providing evidence-based substance use interventions were well-suited to compete. Large organisations like "We Are With You" and "TURNING POINT (SERVICES) LIMITED" participated, demonstrating the suitability for businesses with experience in sizable service contracts and those with a focus on social value delivery. This contract provides long-term engagement potential, ideal for companies that can integrate comprehensive service models catering to different substance use scenarios and can offer a therapeutic service environment.

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Notice Title

North Lincolnshire's Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Tender Notice. Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service is a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The service will provide drug and alcohol treatment and support for people aged 18 and above. The service will focus on prevention, treatment & recovery. The service model must ensure that there is a distinct and appropriate offer for: - Opiate users - Non-opiate users - Alcohol users - Individuals involved in the criminal justice system due to their substance use. The service will provide a range of evidence-based interventions to individuals requiring support with the following types of substance use: - Experimental use - Recreational use - High-risk/harmful use - Dependent use. The service must ensure that delivery takes place in a therapeutic environment, which takes into consideration: - Waiting room dynamics - Issues regarding stigma

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the option to extend the terms and conditions for a further period or periods up to 36 months, subject to contract performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d05b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084600-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,050,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£22,050,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£22,050,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northlincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE WITH YOU

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