Planning

BwD Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGN COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 09:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to address alcohol and drug misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The initiative is categorised under health and social work services and targets both young people and adults who face issues with drugs and alcohol. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 26th February 2026 from 2pm to 4:30pm at the Blackburn Town Hall. This session aims to engage with potential providers to discuss service offerings in areas such as harm reduction, psychosocial treatment, and specialist clinical interventions. Interested parties must register by 24th February 2026.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for a variety of service providers, especially those specialising in health and social work services. Given that the contract value is anticipated to be £14.55 million, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find substantial growth potential in this procurement process. Providers with expertise in drug treatment, community-based interventions, and rehabilitation services will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The project offers a broad scope for innovation and capacity building in the delivery of comprehensive support services in the Blackburn area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BwD Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is hosting a pre-market engagement event and would like to invite potential providers to attend an open, discussion-led session. The purpose of this event is to explore the local market and identify the range of services providers can offer to support to young people and adults who experience issues with drugs (illegal & prescription) and alcohol, with a particular focus on the following areas: * Harm Reduction * Psychosocial treatment and support * Community specialist clinical interventions * Supervised consumption/ needle syringe programme * Community based detoxification * Tier 4 inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services * Alcohol care teams * Criminal justice * Recovery and support

Planning Information

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is hosting a pre-market engagement event and would like to invite potential providers to attend an open, discussion-led session. The purpose of this event is to explore the local market and identify the range of services providers can offer to support to young people and adults who experience issues with drugs (illegal & prescription) and alcohol, with a particular focus on the following areas: • Harm Reduction • Psychosocial treatment and support • Community specialist clinical interventions • Supervised consumption/ needle syringe programme • Community based detoxification • Tier 4 inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services • Alcohol care teams • Criminal justice • Recovery and support The event will be held at: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Town Hall Blackburn BB1 7DP Meeting Room A - TH/2/A Please report to reception and sign in. You will be escorted to the meeting room. On Thursday 26th February 2026 at 2pm-4:30pm Please complete this form to register yourself for the event. BwD Drug and Alcohol Service Market Engagement Registration – Fill in form Due to limited capacity, attendance is limited to two delegates per organisation. Each attendee should register individually. Registration closes at 12:00 noon on Tuesday 24th February 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061299
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008314-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£14,550,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aysha Mulla
Contact Email
aysha.mulla@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585774

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 1DH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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