Planning

PMCV 029 - Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is planning a public procurement process for the "PMCV 029 - Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service" contract, with an estimated value of £40 million, under the industry category of health and social work services. The contract aims to provide substance use services throughout Shropshire, guided by funding from the Public Health Grant. This procurement is currently at the planning stage with a future notice anticipated to be published by July 2026, and services are expected to commence in April 2027. The procurement method set to be utilised is an open procedure, with the contract period tentatively running from April 2027 to March 2032, potentially extendable to 2037. The buyer is Shropshire Council, located in Shrewsbury, and they are open to engaging with potential providers through virtual market engagement sessions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social services sector, particularly those with expertise in substance use treatment and recovery services. Businesses capable of delivering a comprehensive treatment service across a broad geographical area like Shropshire, and those experienced in managing funded initiatives, will find this opportunity highly suitable. Participation in early market engagement can provide valuable insights into the requirements and expectations of the Council, potentially affording businesses a strategic advantage when formal tenders are invited in Summer 2026. This initiative invites companies to contribute to essential public health services, reinforcing both community well-being and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PMCV 029 - Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service

Notice Description

Shropshire Council (the Council) is preparing to re-tender the contract for Substance Use Services. We are looking to engage with potential providers of Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Services at virtual engagement sessions to discuss the possible future delivery of these services across Shropshire. In December 2021, the government published a 10-year drugs plan, 'From Harm to Hope', which committed to additional funding in England up to 2025. As a result, the Council received funding via the Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Grant (SSMTRG) and the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant (RSDATG) to deliver several initiatives across the county that support and enhance substance use services. From 2026, these funding streams now form part of the Public Health Grant and as such, any future commissioning activity will be subject to the availability of grant funding and local and national approval. The Council would like at this stage in the development to engage with the market around commissioning and contract considerations prior to formulating any formal opportunity. This will be advertised in Summer 2026, with the service beginning in April 2027. Please note that this is not the commencement of any formal procurement process, and the Council is not committed to carrying out such a process. The contract value and contract dates provided, including the extension end date, are estimates only and may be subject to change. We cannot guarantee their accuracy at this stage. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005002730

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001801-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1743252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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