Tender

2425-0609 Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 May 2026 at 12:04

PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 11:53

Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is seeking a provider for their "2425-0609 Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service" to support residents aged 18 and over in Islington with drug and alcohol treatment needs. Classified under the "Health services" CPV category, this procurement process is currently active, with the tender phase open until 12th June 2026. The services are to be delivered locally in Islington, London, United Kingdom, with a projected contract start date of 1st October 2026, extending through 1st April 2032, with potential renewals up to 2036. The process follows an open procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, inviting interested parties to submit tenders through a competitive one-stage process.

This procurement presents opportunities for organisations specialising in health service provision, particularly those experienced in drug and alcohol treatment within community settings. Companies that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and have a robust approach to delivering integrated, evidence-based treatment and recovery support will find this contract aligns with their services. The focus on coordination across various sectors, including health, social care, and criminal justice, suggests that businesses with strong collaborative and operational capabilities in these areas will be well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value of £63,745,813 offers significant growth potential for firms prepared to deliver comprehensive and innovative treatment systems in line with national standards.

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Notice Title

2425-0609 Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service

Notice Description

The council seeks to award a contract to deliver treatment and recovery support for adults aged 18 and over who live in Islington and have drug and/or alcohol related treatment and support needs. The council requires one provider to deliver this service. The service must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will be subject to CQC regulation and inspection. Service model The service will deliver a comprehensive, integrated drug and alcohol treatment system, including: * Evidence based treatment and recovery support Delivery of safe, effective and evidence based interventions in line with national guidance, including the UK Clinical Guidelines on Drug Misuse and Dependence, National Alcohol Treatment guidance and NICE recommendations. This will include, as a non-exhaustive list, psychosocial interventions, prescribing and pharmacological treatment, harm reduction, opioid substitution therapy, community-based and inpatient detoxification, residential rehabilitation pathways, and support for people with harmful alcohol use, as set out in further detail in the Service Specification. * Integrated and coordinated care Coordination of care across partner services, including health, criminal justice, community safety, housing, social care and other relevant statutory and voluntary sector organisations, to ensure people receive timely, joined up support. * Recovery, inclusion and peer support Interventions that promote long term recovery, social inclusion and access to peer support, helping people achieve and sustain positive outcomes. * Workforce development and system leadership Provision of training, advice and specialist support to staff and volunteers across statutory and voluntary sector services, strengthening local capacity to respond effectively and safely to drug and alcohol related need.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration will be 66 months from an estimated start date of 01 October 2026 (Initial 6 months is a mobilisation period and service go live will be 01 April 2027) with options to extend for a period of up to maximum 48 months. Therefore the maximum permissible period for the contract is up to 114 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ca3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040485-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,745,813 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£63,745,813 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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