Planning

PMCV 029 - Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council, located in Shrewsbury, is currently in the planning stage for re-tendering its contract for Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Services, marked under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This procurement process, identified by tender ID PMCV 029, aims to engage potential providers through virtual sessions scheduled for early February 2026, with registration for participation required by the 5th of February 2026. The service delivery is anticipated to commence in April 2027 and run through March 2032, with a potential extension until March 2037. The process is categorised under services in a "light touch" regime, indicating specific procurement rules apply, and is valued at an estimated £40 million.

This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social work sectors, particularly those specialising in substance use treatment and recovery. Participating in the market engagement could allow companies to influence future service delivery models and establish fruitful partnerships with the council. Companies with expert knowledge in providing integrated and innovative healthcare solutions will likely find this opportunity aligns well with their business growth strategies. Engaging early in the procurement process allows businesses to showcase their capacity to contribute to substantial social impacts, particularly in addressing substance misuse within the community.

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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. For the avoidance of doubt, no information provided in response to this process will be used by the Council in assessing providers during any subsequent procurement process. This early market engagement exercise is intended to allow potential providers to outline their views and to provide information for the Council's decision-making process. Any information provided during this process is solely for the purpose of the early market engagement process and no representation, warranty, or undertaking is given by the Council as to its accuracy or completeness, and the Council accepts no liability in relation to it. 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=1004603472

Planning Information

Organisations who wish to participate will be invited to a Microsoft Teams meeting on the 9th or 11th February 2026 (alternative dates may be arranged if required). 45-minute appointments can be booked by contacting Andy Wheeler, Public Health Development Officer, Shropshire Council Andy.Wheeler@shropshire.gov.uk. Please include your name, email address(es) and organisation. Your details will remain confidential, be stored securely and be used for the purposes of disseminating information about this opportunity only. Following registration, you will be sent a link to a Microsoft Teams Meeting Invite, which you will need to join on the day. Please register your interest by close of business on 5th February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001802-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
5 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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