Voices in Recovery: A Lived Experience Evaluation of Substance Use Service

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 12:53

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 19:30

Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 14:47

Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has commissioned the "Voices in Recovery: A Lived Experience Evaluation of Substance Use Service" to Create Strength Group. This project falls under the health and social work services category and is a part of the region's commitment to the national drug strategy in the United Kingdom. Located in Bradford, UK, the procurement was conducted via an open procedure. The contract began on 1st April 2026, with options extending to March 2030 depending on performance and funding. The contract's gross value is £720,000, reflecting a significant investment in shaping local treatment and recovery services through lived experience insight.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health, social work, and community services, particularly those specialising in rehabilitation and lived experience facilitation. SMEs and organisations with a focus on social value and innovation could gain from engaging with a structured, long-term contract. The project encourages the collaboration of businesses with community entities to create meaningful impact and foster policy development. Enterprises that can align with the objectives of co-production between individuals with lived experiences and service providers will be well-suited to seize this growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

Voices in Recovery: A Lived Experience Evaluation of Substance Use Service

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) seeks to commission a Provider to deliver and develop Voices in Recovery (VIR) Alcohol and Drug Use and Recovery Lived Experience Service. The Service is a critical component of the district's response to the national drug strategy, From Harm to Hope, and the recommendations from Dame Carol Black's independent review of drugs. VIR will ensure that the voices and involvement of people who have lived experience and living experience of alcohol and/or drug-related harm are essential in informing and shaping treatment and recovery services across the Bradford District.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Any extension of the contract will be conditional upon satisfactory performance and the availability funds

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99758&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055735-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATE STRENGTH GROUP

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