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Cumbria Substance Use: Engagement and Recovery Support Service

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

30 Apr 2026 at 14:28

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, on behalf of itself and Westmorland & Furness Council, has awarded a contract for the provision of the Cumbria Substance Use: Engagement and Recovery Support Service, effective from 1st October 2026 through to 30th September 2032, with potential extensions up to 2036. The contract, valued at up to £24 million excluding VAT, is a result of an open procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This initiative falls under public health services to curtail substance misuse, supported by regional and national health standards. The project will be operated across multiple locations in the UK, with key hubs in Carlisle, West Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Penrith, and Kendal, and it demands collaboration with existing community health services. Businesses involved in addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and community health services may find this opportunity significant.

This tender, facilitating business growth, is well-suited for enterprises with expertise in community health services, specifically in addiction treatment and rehabilitation. The involvement of multiple community locations offers opportunities for firms specialising in logistics and outreach services to engage with seldom-heard and remote communities, thus broadening their operational scope. Additionally, the alignment with the UK public health sector's stringent requirements necessitates organisations that are well-versed in compliance and standards adhered to by regional health bodies. Enterprises that are capable of delivering a high-quality, person-centred approach and are compliant with the statutory public health responsibilities, as defined by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, stand to gain a competitive edge in this contract.

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Notice Title

Cumbria Substance Use: Engagement and Recovery Support Service

Notice Description

Cumberland Council, acting as lead authority on behalf of both Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, has procured a provider for the provision of the Cumbria Substance Use: Engagement and Recovery Support Service, for a term of up to 10 years. Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, local authorities have a statutory responsibility for improving public health, which includes commissioning services that prevent harm and support recovery from substance misuse. This responsibility is reinforced by national guidance and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) commissioning standards. Substance misuse remains a major public health challenge in Cumbria, with high rates of drug- and alcohol-related deaths and significant health inequalities across the county. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension period) is a maximum value of up to PS24m excluding VAT, but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. The initial contract period is six years, running from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2032. Two optional extension periods of up to 24 months each are available. If both extensions are utilised, the contract will end on 30th September 2036. Use of these extensions is entirely at the discretion of the Council. Bids were evaluated according to the criteria as set out in the Invitation to Tender. This contract has been awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. In accordance with Regulation 12 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the contracting authority shall observe a standstill period of eight working days following publication of the notice of intention to award

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract includes an option for up to two (2) extension periods, each of up to twenty-four (24) months in duration. Any such extension may be exercised subject to the Contractor's satisfactory achievement of all required outcomes and the continued availability of appropriate funding. Use of these extensions is entirely at the sole discretion of the Council and shall not be deemed guaranteed or implied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061325
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040051-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33693300 - Addiction treatment

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WELL COMMUNITIES

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