Tender

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

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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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 is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Voices in Recovery: A Lived Experience Evaluation of Substance Use Service." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a focus on rehabilitation services. Located in Bradford, the service aims to incorporate the lived experiences of individuals affected by alcohol and drug-related harm into treatment and recovery services across the area. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions in English. The tender period concludes on 27th January 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 19th January 2026. The contract, valued at £720,000 gross, is set to start on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 2030, subject to satisfactory performance and available funding.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health, social work, and rehabilitation services. Companies experienced in facilitating community engagement and co-production processes with lived experience individuals and service commissioners will find this project particularly suitable. The project prioritises quality, innovation, and social value, emphasizing service providers that can enhance local policy development and offer additional community benefits. The provision has an annual value of £150,000 and presents potential growth for businesses capable of meeting the specified criteria, fostering long-term participation in shaping vital community health services.

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Notice Information

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=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085891-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donald Onekutu
Contact Email
donald.onekutu@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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