Tender

Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, in collaboration with Westmorland and Furness Council, invites tenders for the Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service, a pivotal initiative aimed at addressing public health challenges in the region. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 using an open procedure. The main focus is on delivering addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and community health services across defined Recovery Hubs in Carlisle, West Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Penrith, and Kendal. The contract commences on 1st October 2026, concluding on 30th September 2032, with potential extensions to 2036. The overall budget is capped at £56 million over ten years, with submissions due by 5th March 2026, and queries to be submitted by 19th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare and recovery services to expand their footprint in the North West of England. Organisations that excel in delivering quality and innovative care, with a strong emphasis on social value and community engagement, will find this contract particularly fitting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the project's scale and community-focused objectives. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, allowing qualified and innovative providers to contribute to combating substance misuse across the region while enhancing public health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 using the Competitive Process. Cumberland Council is acting as lead authority on behalf of both Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council to procure a contract for the provision of the Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service, for a term of up to 10 years. 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 maximum budget available for the initial term is PS3,927,307.00 per annum excluding VAT. Details of expenditure are indicative only. Westmorland & Furness Council may make available up to PS150,000 transformation funding, which is included in the advertised value. The transformation funding is not guaranteed and is subject to a Transformation Plan being agreed between Westmorland & Furness Council and the Service Provider. The Cumbria-wide Substance Use Service (formerly Addiction Services) has been divided into two separate contracts: the Engagement and Recovery Support Service and the Treatment Service. Both contracts will be procured by Cumberland Council on behalf of both Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council. 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 Treatment Service will be delivered through Recovery Hubs located in Carlisle, West Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Penrith, and Kendal, supported by outreach and in-reach provision to ensure accessibility for rural and seldom-heard communities. The service will work collaboratively with the Engagement and Recovery Support Service and wider system partners to deliver a person-centred, stigma-free, recovery-oriented system of care, ensuring continuity of support before, during, and after treatment episodes. 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061329
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008530-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleprocurement@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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