Planning

BwD Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGN COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 10:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BwD Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery." This project is categorised under health and social work services and focuses on addressing substance misuse issues in the region UKD41, United Kingdom. The Council plans to hold a pre-market engagement event on Thursday, 26th February 2026, from 2pm to 4:30pm at the Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DP. Interested businesses must register by noon on Tuesday, 24th February 2026. The procurement method is a tender process, and the total contract value is estimated at £14,550,000, beginning on 1st April 2027, with a potential extension to 30th September 2033.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those focusing on substance misuse treatment and support. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability considerations. The initiative targets a range of services including harm reduction, psychosocial support, clinical interventions, and rehabilitation, thus appealing to businesses with expertise in these areas. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term growth and establishment in the public health sector. The engagement session will provide insights into the local market needs and help businesses align their offerings with public sector demands.

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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 – Please copy link below and complete form to register your attendance. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4z_73MnpOkKh2hSKSzouYNaX5Z7W1PNAv7rYxK4_QPdURUJYN0QyMEJUM0tZVE9BWUJNNVFESUJQUC4u 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-0612b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008349-2026
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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