Planning

Commissioning of Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process targeting the commissioning of lived experience-led recovery and community support services. The initiative, categorised under rehabilitation services within the health sector, is focused on North East Lincolnshire. The procurement process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is scheduled to proceed with a notice expected on 1st April 2026. This project aims to develop a recovery community benefiting adults confronting substance misuse and supporting prison leavers and women involved in sex work through various interventions that will enhance their physical and mental wellbeing.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities specifically for organisations experienced in offering rehabilitation services. Businesses that excel in providing socially inclusive and therapeutic support systems for substance recovery, mental health improvement, and social reintegration stand to gain from this contract. Moreover, entities with a focus on trauma-informed care tailored to specific community needs such as prison leavers or sex workers are ideally suited to fulfil the requirements outlined by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council. The tender promises not only financial growth, with an estimated contract value of £2,700,000, but also the chance to make a tangible impact in community resilience and recovery pathways.

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Notice Title

Commissioning of Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services

Notice Description

The services will form part of North East Lincolnshire's recovery community, providing support for substance use, aiding long-term recovery, and strengthening people's physical and mental wellbeing. This will ensure that recovery is visible, celebrated, and embedded across the area, helping to reduce stigma and strengthen clear, accessible recovery pathways. The services will deliver tailored interventions that address substance use, promote social inclusion, and improve overall wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lived Experience-Led Recovery and Community Support Services

The Authority is seeking to commission a lived experience recovery organisation within North East Lincolnshire (NEL) to support adults recovering from drug and alcohol use, with the aim to develop a an inclusive, accessible recovery community for adults over 18, offering safe spaces and meaningful activities to empower individuals, reduce stigma and promote sustained recovery..

Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers

The Authority is seeking to commission a lived experience recovery organisation within North East Lincolnshire to deliver long-term, wraparound support to prison leavers. The service will support individuals to address substance misuse alongside improving physical and mental health. It will seek to improve outcomes across housing, employment, health, and social inclusion through collaboration with statutory and community partners.

Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work

The Authority is seeking to commission a therapeutic support service for female sex workers in North East Lincolnshire, focusing on trauma-informed care and recovery support. The aim is to deliver drug-and alcohol-free lifestyles, whilst focussing on mental health and wellbeing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ec9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018119-2026
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

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20265 weeks 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
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

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