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NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackpool

NHS ENGLAND NORTH WEST (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA)

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Lancashire (Blackpool) has been completed under the authority of NHS England North West (Lancashire and South Cumbria). This contract was awarded using the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. It falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £5,940, commences on 1 April 2026 and runs until 30 September 2028, with options to extend at the contracting authority's discretion. The procurement method employed was limited and involved awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition. The buyer is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and operates in the Health and social work services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those focusing on substance misuse services. The procurement was driven by the absence of realistic alternative providers, suggesting targeted opportunities for specialised service providers capable of meeting specific local healthcare needs. Change Grow Live Inspire, the winning supplier, sets an example for large-scale organisations looking to contribute to NHS service provision. Prospective business competitors should consider the benefits of offering comprehensive, versatile health solutions that align with regional public health objectives, as demonstrated by the successful bid in this contract.

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Notice Title

NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackpool

Notice Description

Provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Lancashire (Blackpool). The relevant authority has awarded a contract under Direct Award A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Lancashire (Blackpool). The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A under 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 lifetime value of the contract is PS5,940. Contract length has been aligned to the contract length of Flu Substance Misuse services commissioned by the Local Authorities. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2026 Contract End Date: 30 September 2028

Options: The contract term is for an initial period of 30 months commencing on 01 April 2026 with an option to extend for a further 2+2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Procurement Information

The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022226-2026
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
£5,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 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
NHS ENGLAND NORTH WEST (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4BL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Festival Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE GROW LIVE INSPIRE

Further Information

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