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TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has issued a notice for the award of a contract concerning the Specialist Community Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service within the rehabilitation services industry, designated by CPV classification 85312500. This procurement involves clinical and psychosocial interventions aimed at assisting individuals aged 18 and over with alcohol or drug dependencies across the Devon region in the UK. The direct award process C has been utilised for this contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) guidelines, rather than through the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £21,651,615, is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and initially run until 31st March 2028, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods. This action highlights the planning and tender update stages within the procurement process.

This contract represents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations with expertise in substance use treatment and recovery services. The procurement method favours organisations that exhibit strong quality and innovation, value for money, service sustainability, and social value integration. Such businesses are encouraged to become part of the robust collaboration with Devon County Council, which aims to reduce health inequalities and improve the accessibility of services. Enterprises that can demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement, service integration, and innovative solutions tailored to overcoming demand pressures, especially within health care and community support services, are particularly well-suited for participation in this initiative. These collaborations are not only pivotal to providing essential services to vulnerable populations but also empower organisations to cement their role in regional health service ecosystems.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CP2720-25 - Specialist Community Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service

Notice Description

Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery services for people aged 18yrs+ to cover the Devon County Council footprint. The service is required to provide clinical and psychosocial interventions to support those living with an alcohol or other drug dependency to help stabilise, detox and recovery from addiction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery services for people aged 18yrs+ to cover the Devon County Council footprint. The service is required to provide clinical and psychosocial interventions to support those living with an alcohol or other drug dependency to help stabilise, detox and recovery from addiction. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The Authority intends to award this contract to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The lifetime value of the contract is PS21,651,615 The contract will commence on 1st April 2027 and will expire on 31st March 2028 Option to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12 months - 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029 - 1st April 2029 - 31st March 2030

Options: Option to extend the 1 year contract for an additional 2 x 12 months. - 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029 - 1st April 2029 - 31st March 2030

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The Authority intends to award this contract to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038428-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,651,615 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20265 months 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
Devon County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Waythrough

Further Information

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