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Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

30 Apr 2026 at 14:22

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, in conjunction with Westmorland and Furness Council, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of the "Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service." This involves a comprehensive 10-year programme aimed at addressing substance misuse across Cumbria. The procurement, executed through an open procedure, adhered to the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Commencing on 1st October 2026 and running until 30th September 2032, the contract may extend to 2036, pending a council’s discretion on two optional 24-month extensions. With a total maximum value of £56 million excluding VAT, the initiative seeks to mitigate the high drug and alcohol-related health challenges within the region through a service primarily located in Carlisle, West Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Penrith, and Kendal.

This tender opens substantial business growth opportunities for organisations in the health and social care sector, particularly those with capabilities in addiction treatment and community health services. Businesses focusing on recovery-oriented systems, especially those willing to work through Recovery Hubs and outreach programmes, will find lucrative opportunities in this contract. While this contract is suitable for larger organisations, as evidenced by the successful bid from Waythrough, SMEs and VCSEs with innovative solutions and partnerships stand to benefit from participation, provided they meet quality and social value benchmarks. Emphasising collaboration with the Engagement and Recovery Support Service and wider community partners, this tender fosters an environment for businesses to contribute meaningfully to public health improvements in Cumbria.

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Notice Title

Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment 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: Treatment 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 PS56m 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: Potential for two (2) contract extensions, each of up to 24 months each depending on both the success in achieving required outcomes and availability of further funding. For the avoidance of doubt, use of any extension period is entirely at the sole discretion of the Council and shall not be deemed guaranteed or implied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061329
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040043-2026
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
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£56,000,000 £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

WAYTHROUGH

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