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21 Apr 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Mutual Aid Facilitation Service", aimed at enhancing its drug and alcohol programmes. The contract, awarded for this service, falls under the 'services' category within the health sector in the UK region code UKK23. The procurement was completed using a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition, which concluded with the award on 21 April 2026. This service will be provided primarily in Taunton, and the contract is active from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2029, with a gross contract value of £78,480.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in health services, particularly those specialising in drug and alcohol recovery programmes. The contract was awarded to The Recovery Consultancy Ltd, indicating potential growth for businesses with expertise in mutual aid facilitation and related health services. Organisations with innovative approaches in these areas could find expanding into public contracts such as this one particularly rewarding, enhancing their portfolio and influence within regional healthcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Mutual Aid Facilitation Service

Notice Description

Secures a unique mutual facilitation programme for use within our main drug and alcohol programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068729
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036010-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RECOVERY CONSULTANCY LTD

Further Information

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