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Drug and Alcohol Family Support

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 21:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is set to award a contract for "Drug and Alcohol Family Support" services, as indicated by the intention to award notice published on the 26th of March, 2026. The procurement, managed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is a direct award given to Spider Project Wirral CIC. This procurement falls under the services category, with a CPV code of 85312500, and is aimed at providing rehabilitation services related to substance misuse. The contract's geographic focus is in the UKD74 region, with a contract period starting on the 13th of April, 2026, and ending on the 31st of March, 2027. A significant milestone is the upcoming scheduled signature date on the 10th of April, 2026. The procurement method selected is below threshold, without competition due to the light-touch regime, highlighting a streamlined process prioritising efficacy and specific qualifications.

This procurement opens prospects for growth, particularly for service providers in the rehabilitation sector. It creates a platform for innovative approaches to supporting families affected by substance misuse, potentially enhancing community wellness and resilience. Such contracts can be particularly advantageous for niche service providers with creative and comprehensive methods tailor-made for addressing complex family dynamics associated with addiction. SMEs like Spider Project Wirral CIC, which can demonstrate the capacity for creative and multi-faceted service provision, especially in the VCSE sector, might find rewarding opportunities in similar procurement processes. Successful participation can establish credentials useful for engaging in further government contracts, facilitating business expansion within public health and social care sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Family Support

Notice Description

This is an intention to award Notice pursuant to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023- Direct award C. (Regulation 9) The Local authority have taken the decision taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, whether it is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The Drug and Alcohol Family Support Service, provided by the Spider Project, will provide a dynamic, creative and multi-faceted approach to supporting families, carers and friends of individuals who are currently in drug/alcohol addiction. It will help them to achieve a better understanding of the substance use of their family member, and to support them to a position where they in turn can best support the person with the problematic drug or alcohol behaviour. CPV Code referenced should be 85312500-4 Rehabilitation services, but only insofar as such services are provided to individuals to tackle substance misuse or for the rehabilitation of the mental or physical health of individuals Following the intention to award notice a standstill period of 8 working days with commence - 27/03/2026 - 07/04/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028228-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£61,139 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIDER PROJECT WIRRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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