Tender

Adults Community Drug & Alcohol Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 14:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has initiated an open procurement process for the "Adults Community Drug & Alcohol Service", focusing on rehabilitation services within the UKI44 region. This procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th June 2026, and the award period ending on 30th October 2026. The project’s aim is to deliver high-quality, outcomes-focused support for individuals affected by drug and alcohol-related issues, emphasising the engagement of marginalised groups. The contract is valued at £41,310,000 and will operate under a 3-year period starting from 1st April 2027, with potential extensions up to 2036. The procurement will follow the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in delivering rehabilitation and recovery-oriented support. Companies with capabilities in quality service delivery, partnership working, and system collaboration will find this tender especially promising. The process is designed to ensure fairness and competition, providing an ideal platform for innovative and efficient providers to showcase their expertise. Businesses with strategies to engage diverse communities and improve social value will have a competitive edge in this tender opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adults Community Drug & Alcohol Service

Notice Description

London Borough of Lewisham invites suppliers to submit a tender for the Adults Community Drug & Alcohol Service. The overall purpose of the Service is to support individuals experiencing drug and/or alcohol-related harm and to increase the number of people who enter, remain engaged in, and successfully complete effective treatment. The Service will place a particular emphasis on quality and meeting the needs of individuals with drug and alcohol needs, delivering a broad range of evidence-based interventions tailored to risk, need and clear recovery goals. The Service will be outcomes-focused and recovery-oriented, supporting individuals to achieve their full potential. The Provider will be expected to proactively engage under-represented and marginalised groups within the borough and to respond to identified need. The Service will operate as a core component of the Lewisham Partnership System, working collaboratively with statutory, voluntary and community sector partners to ensure a consistent, recovery-oriented approach is embedded across the borough. This procurement will be undertaken using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This will be a single stage competitive process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Agreement is for an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of extensions totalling up to an additional 6 years (3+3 years) at the Council's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042096-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,310,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,310,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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