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Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 19:49

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of the Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service under a Provider Selection Regime, commencing 1st July 2026 through to 30th June 2030, with an optional extension until 2032. The estimated contract value ranges from £30,328,092 to £64,122,145. This procurement, identified by reference SPR/1000755, falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aiming to deliver comprehensive support services encompassed within a recovery-oriented framework. Potential suppliers are advised to submit their tenders electronically by 12 noon on Thursday, 11th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for service providers experienced in community-based substance use disorder services to expand their operations within Southampton. It is particularly suited for organisations registered with the Care Quality Commission and those with a proven track record in delivering evidence-based interventions geared towards alcohol and drug support. Companies with expertise in harm reduction, multi-agency coordination, and clinical governance will find this procurement beneficial. Moreover, businesses must have strong safeguarding policies and experienced staff as per the specified technical criteria to participate in this competitive procedure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service

Notice Description

Southampton City Council ("the Council") invites Tenders from suitably qualified service providers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Procedure. The contract being procured is for the delivery of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. The successful supplier will deliver a full range of evidence-based interventions including harm reduction, psychosocial support, and multi-agency coordination, with pharmacological interventions provided under clinical governance. The services will operate within a recovery-oriented framework and will be person-centred, trauma-informed, and accessible to all residents of the city, including those with complex needs and those not yet ready to change their substance use. The term of the contract shall be 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2030 (i.e. 4 years) with the option to extend for up to a further period of 2 years (i.e. until 30th June 2032) at the sole discretion of the Council. The estimated contract value range is from PS30,328,092 to PS64,122,145 for the term of contract plus extension period. Explanation of this contract value range is provided in the procurement documentation. Suppliers interested in bidding should register with Proactis at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login and search for the project using reference number SPR/1000755 or RFX/1000435 or REQ/1000435. The closing date for the submission of tenders is 12 noon, Thursday 11th December 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See II.1.4. Short description above. Suppliers interested in bidding should register with Proactis at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login and search for the project using reference number SPR/1000755 or RFX/1000435 or REQ/1000435. The closing date for the submission of tenders is 12 noon, Thursday 11th December 2025.

Options: The term of the contract shall be 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2030 (i.e. 4 years) with the option to extend for up to a further period of 2 years (i.e. until 30th June 2032) at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: The term of the contract shall be 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2030 (i.e. 4 years) with the option to extend for up to a further period of 2 years (i.e. until 30th June 2032) at the sole discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072981-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 20256 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Crouch
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

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