Award

Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is in the final stages of the procurement process for critical services providing support to individuals recovering from substance misuse. Engaging under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023 regulations, this process involves awarding contracts with no prior call for competition. The services, classified under rehabilitation services in the health and social care sector, are set for delivery within the region of North East Lincolnshire (UKE13). The contracts will commence on 11th May 2026 and run for 36 months, with potential extensions. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 8th May 2026, where representations must be made before finalising the awards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in health and rehabilitation services. By integrating with the community and partnering with statutory entities, providers can leverage their organisational strengths to enhance service access and improve health outcomes. The contracts focus on lived-experience-led interventions, creating synergy between service providers and community support systems. Businesses positioned in mentoring, therapeutic services, and social reintegration are particularly well-suited to participate, offering a sustainable and impactful approach to tackling substance misuse and other related social concerns within North East Lincolnshire.

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Notice Title

Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services

Notice Description

The services will form part of North East Lincolnshire's recovery community, providing support for substance use, aiding long-term recovery, and strengthening people's physical and mental wellbeing. This will ensure that recovery is visible, celebrated, and embedded across the area, helping to reduce stigma and strengthen clear, accessible recovery pathways. The services will deliver tailored interventions that address substance use, promote social inclusion, and improve overall wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lived Experience-Led Recovery and Community Support Services

The Authority intend to award a contract to deliver a lived experience recovery organisation within North East Lincolnshire (NEL) to support adults recovering from drug and alcohol use, with the aim to develop a an inclusive, accessible recovery community for adults over 18, offering safe spaces and meaningful activities to empower individuals, reduce stigma and promote sustained recovery. This is an intention to award notice subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Authority is awarding this contract using the most suitable provider process. Contract Value is PS1,380,000 This is an existing service with an existing provider. The intention is to commence the contract on 11th May for a 36month period, with options to extend for 3 x 12 months.

Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers

The Authority intend to award a contract for a lived experience recovery organisation within North East Lincolnshire to deliver long-term, wraparound support to prison leavers. The service will support individuals to address substance misuse alongside improving physical and mental health. It will seek to improve outcomes across housing, employment, health, and social inclusion through collaboration with statutory and community partners. This is an intention to award notice subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Authority is awarding this contract using the most suitable provider process. Contract Value is PS720,000 This is an existing service with an existing provider. The intention is to commence the contract on 11th May for a 36month period, with options to extend for 3 x 12 months.

Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work

The Authority intend to award a contract for a therapeutic support service for female sex workers in North East Lincolnshire, focusing on trauma-informed care and recovery support. The aim is to deliver drug-and alcohol-free lifestyles, whilst focussing on mental health and wellbeing. This is an intention to award notice subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Authority is awarding this contract using the most suitable provider process. Contract Value is PS583, 860 This is an existing service with an existing provider. The intention is to commence the contract on 11th May for a 36month period, with options to extend for 3 x 12 months.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 8th May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037860-2026
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

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,683,860 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 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
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CREATIVE START ART IN HEALTH

EMERGE HUB

WIZER

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