Tender

Medway Lived Experience Recovery Organisation

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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TenderCancellation

04 Mar 2026 at 14:55

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Medway Lived Experience Recovery Organisation" was initiated by Medway Council, a public authority in Chatham, United Kingdom. This process aimed at commissioning an independent organisation led by individuals with lived experience of drug and alcohol recovery. The project's scope included strengthening the voice of lived experiences in decision-making and enhancing service outcomes across all age groups. The procurement was conducted under the "services" industry category through an open competition method. Key dates included an enquiry period ending on 9 February 2026, and a tender period concluding on 25 February 2026. The contract, valued at £48,000 gross, was planned to commence on 16 March 2026 and run until 30 August 2028. However, the procurement process was cancelled on 4 March 2026 due to the absence of tender submissions.

Despite cancellation, this tender highlights significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those focusing on recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The Lived Experience Recovery Organisation was designed to work collaboratively with existing commissioned services, presenting a unique opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate and contribute to public health initiatives through innovative service delivery that prioritises lived experience. The stringent evaluation criteria prioritised quality, price, and social value, suggesting that businesses adept in providing comprehensive, value-driven health services could compete effectively and enhance their growth prospects through similar future opportunities.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06127f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019558-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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