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Somerset Specialist All Age Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 14:35

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is procuring services for the "Somerset Specialist All Age Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service" under the Provider Selection Regime, following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement, classified under CPV code 85312500 for Rehabilitation services, is managed directly by the council without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a limited procurement method. The contract, awarded on 29th January 2026, covers a service period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with the potential for extension by up to three additional years. The total lifetime value of the contract is £33,000,000, serving the Somerset region, UKK23.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in rehabilitation services, particularly those experienced in delivering comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment services. The emphasis on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and integrating with other services aligns well with organisations focused on social value and sustainable service delivery. Large-scale businesses with a track record of collaboration and innovation in public health sectors would be well-suited to engage with this contract. The strong weighting on quality and service integration may appeal to entities capable of satisfying stringent service delivery standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Specialist All Age Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service

Notice Description

The Service will work proactively and reactively with other professionals, communities, potential and actual Service Users and families/affected. To educate and advise, reduce stigma, support, prevent problematic use, reduce harm and promote recovery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Somerset Council is intending to award a contract for the provision of the Somerset Specialist All Age Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The lifetime value of the contract is: PS32,159,276 The contract duration is: 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2029 (with the option to extend for up to a further 3 year period (1 + 1 + 1))

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of the day on 27.01.2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,159,276 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Barker
Contact Email
stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7766526294

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNING POINT (SERVICES

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