Planning

Pre-habilitation Service for Drugs and Alcohol (Market Engagement Event)

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 May 2026 at 11:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at establishing a Pre-habilitation Service for Drugs and Alcohol. This initiative falls under the category of health and social work services and seeks to provide supported housing with round-the-clock assistance for individuals transitioning towards rehabilitation. The procurement process is taking place in Liverpool, specifically within the UKD72 region, with a market engagement event scheduled on 11th May 2026, via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers need to express their interest by a specified deadline in May 2026. The service aims to start operations by 4th January 2027 and continue through March 2029, with an option for renewal, and the procurement is valued at approximately £750,000 to £900,000 GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support services in recovery settings. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on sourcing suitable facilities for service delivery. The contract potential not only supports community well-being but also allows businesses with expertise in housing management and substance use recovery to expand their operations and project portfolio. The Housing Support Grant, part of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant, funds this procurement, ensuring that successful bidders will be part of a government-backed initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-habilitation Service for Drugs and Alcohol (Market Engagement Event)

Notice Description

The Pre-hab Service' will provide a supported housing offer for those individuals who are on a recovery journey but require an additional period of support prior to entering rehabilitation. It will offer 24/7 on-site support to a minimum of 8 people at any one time, plus a short-stay high-support bed. The service aims to provide a vital bridge between an unmanageable life of dependent substance use and abstinence-based recovery. It will enable people who are known to struggle to make the transition into structured treatment with a preparatory step to enable their longer-term outcomes more sustainable. The service will be delivered in an accommodation-based setting with 24/7 on-site support and intensive housing management to enable individuals prepare people for long-term, sustainable changes in their lifestyle and behaviour. Bidders will be required to source the appropriate building from which to base the service as part of their tender proposal. The service is funded by the Housing Support Grant (HS) element of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG). This notice is issued for information and engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Planning Information

Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 2pm - 3.pm Location: Microsoft Teams The Market Engagement is for a Pre-Hab Service. The Pre-hab Service' will provide a supported housing offer for those individuals who are on a recovery journey but require an additional period of support prior to entering rehabilitation. It will offer 24/7 on-site support to a minimum of 8 people at any one time, plus a short-stay high-support bed. The service aims to provide a vital bridge between an unmanageable life of dependent substance use and abstinence-based recovery. It will enable people who are known to struggle to make the transition into structured treatment with a preparatory step to enable their longer-term outcomes more sustainable. The service will be delivered in an accommodation-based setting with 24/7 on-site support and intensive housing management to enable individuals prepare people for long-term, sustainable changes in their lifestyle and behaviour. Bidders will be required to source the appropriate building from which to base the service as part of their tender proposal. The service is funded by the Housing Support Grant (HS) element of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG). Aimed at: All appropriate providers of this service Providers only - Please outline your interest by going to the project advert to express your interest (https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=efef66ef-4645-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=faef66ef-4645-f111-813c-005056b64545) and then messaging via ProContract messaging area to book a place with your email address and contact details. You will then receive a reply with the meeting invite link.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069041
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040479-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
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
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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