Planning

Supplementary Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has announced a planned procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime, aiming to offer supplementary substance misuse treatment and recovery services in County Durham (region UKC14). The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st March 2026. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000), and is coordinated by the Director of Public Health. The contract will be awarded to the most suitable provider and is integrated with the County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, funded by ringfenced components within the Public Health Grant for drug and alcohol prevention, treatment, and recovery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in substance misuse treatment and recovery solutions. Companies that can offer fully integrated and comprehensive services tailored to the needs of County Durham's community will find this contract appealing. Organisations with experience working on projects funded by public health grants would be well-placed to compete, owing to their familiarity with the regulatory framework guiding this procurement. The prospects for contributing to community health initiatives are noteworthy, making this a promising avenue for growth and collaboration with regional authorities.

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Notice Title

Supplementary Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Services

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. The decision makers is the Director of Public Health. The contract is for the provision of posts and interventions that are funded by the Supplementary Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery and Housing Support components of the ringfenced funding within the Public Health Grant for drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery. The services will be fully integrated with the County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013321-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Iley
Contact Email
donna.iley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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