Tender

Medway Lived Experience Recovery Organisation

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is conducting an open tender process for a project titled "Medway Lived Experience Recovery Organisation." This initiative aims to commission an independent organisation primarily led by individuals with lived experience in drug and alcohol recovery. It seeks to enhance service delivery and outcomes through collaborative efforts while maintaining its independence. The tender falls under the "Health services" industry category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous health services, and will operate across the UKJ41 region in the United Kingdom. This tender is in the active stage with an enquiry period ending on 9 February 2026 and a submission deadline of 25 February 2026. The procurement method is below threshold open competition, and the total contract value is £40,000 over a period from 16 March 2026 to 30 August 2028.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a meaningful project within the health services sector. Businesses with expertise in health service delivery and a focus on recovery initiatives and community-led programmes would be ideal contenders. With an emphasis on quality, price, and social value, this contract offers the potential for business growth through collaboration with public authorities and enhancing service outcomes in the local community. Moreover, the project's scope to work with existing services promises an avenue for business integration into a broader health ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medway Lived Experience Recovery Organisation

Notice Description

To commission an independent Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) primarily led by people with lived experience of drug and alcohol recovery, to strengthen the voice of lived and living experience in decision-making, shape services, enhance system outcomes. The LERO will operate across all age groups and work collaboratively with existing commissioned services while remaining independent. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-services./2392C7QN45 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2392C7QN45

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06127f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008266-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Aug 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Graham Thomas1
Contact Email
graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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