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Provision of services of substance misuse practitioners

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Hartlepool Borough Council involves the provision of services by substance misuse practitioners, focusing on health and social work services in Hartlepool, UK. The process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This is an intention to award notice rather than a formal contract award, with the standstill period commencing post-publication. Stakeholders have until 10th March 2026 to make representations. The project is in the award stage, highlighting collaboration between hospital acute services and community-based substance misuse services to improve individual care plans. The procurement method implemented is a direct award process without a prior call for competition, and the total contract value is GBP 162,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those with expertise in substance misuse, to engage with public health frameworks. The focus on improving access to substance misuse services and integrating healthcare pathways suggests that entities with existing collaborations in public health or substance use can leverage this contract for business growth. This procurement is particularly suited to organisations with a robust understanding of the local community’s health care needs and proven capabilities in managing substance misuse support systems. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are already involved as a service provider, demonstrating an alignment with established entities in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of services of substance misuse practitioners

Notice Description

To provide care and support for individuals who are accessing support from the Alcohol Care Team (ACT) based in the University Hospital of North Tees, to form the liaison between NTH acute service and local community substance misuse service in Hartlepool - START. To utilise START reporting system - Systmone to assess if individuals are known to START and ascertain current treatment plans. To work collaboratively with START and allocated Recovery Coordinators from the service to plan joint care and risk management plans delivered within START core hours, including ensuring START are aware of any admissions and also discharge planning; including commencement of Opiate Substitute Therapy (OST), and ensuring Naloxone provision has been given where applicable. The provider will work with START to ensure there is agreed performance reporting to the quarterly substance misuse governance group

Lot Information

Lot 1

A fundamental service for the substance use model in Hartlepool which provides improved access for people accessing START to efficient substance use support, including prescribing of opiate substitute therapies in Hospital settings. This supports reducing health inequalities and supports timely access to medication and community based services. Individuals are offered choice when it comes to treatment pathways. Service users take an active part in the development or their care plans from initial assessment to discharge from Hospital. The provider understand the health care needs of those using substances in Hartlepool and offers additional services accordingly, such as access to groups in Hospital settings. The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR)

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 10th March 2026 to karen.cooper@hartlepool.gov.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06603b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018672-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£162,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH TEES AND HARTLEPOOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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