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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Substance Misuse Treatment Services in Leicestershire and Rutland. The contract, tagged under the health and social work services category, is aimed at providing trauma-informed and recovery-based treatment for both young and adult residents experiencing substance misuse issues. The procurement process, which falls under the services category, involved an integrated service approach and was carried out in conjunction with the Rutland County Council, the Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire, and the National Probation Service - East Midlands. The awarded contract, valued at £29,000,000, was signed on 1st April 2022 and is scheduled for a duration of 1,440 days. It is currently in the award update stage, with Turning Point (services) Ltd appointed as the supplier. The services include a comprehensive range of support mechanisms, from community-based interventions to inpatient detoxification and residential rehabilitation, aimed at improving overall health and safety in the region UKF22.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in substance misuse treatment and community health services. There are growth opportunities for companies that can deliver comprehensive support services, including training and development for the workforce and specialized harm reduction services. Businesses experienced in working under the Provider Selection Regime, as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The possibility of integrating the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities Grant further enhances potential service deliverables, offering companies a chance to expand their impact by providing critical health services and innovations to communities within Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Notice Title

Substance Misuse Treatment Services (Leicestershire and Rutland)

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council procured a new Integrated Substance Misuse Treatment service. The Councils are also working in partnership with the Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire and the National Probation Service - East Midlands, who will provide funding via the Contract to meet specific elements within the service. The aim of this Integrated Substance Misuse Treatment service is to deliver a trauma informed treatment service for young persons, young adults and adults within Leicestershire and Rutland who are experiencing problematic substance misuse. The service will take a recovery-based approach as well as a whole family approach with the aim of reducing harms and supporting recovery thereby improving overall health, wellbeing and safety. The Service will be an open access service for all residents of Leicestershire (excluding Leicester City) and Rutland who are seeking support for their substance misuse and will include: * Community based drug and alcohol services for young people, young adults and adults * Support for children and young people whose parents are misusing substances * Blood borne virus testing and vaccination * Harm reduction services e.g. needle and syringe programmes * Supervised consumption services * Inpatient detoxification services * Residential rehabilitation placements (for Leicestershire residents only) * Training and development of the wider workforce * Criminal justice substance misuse services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06959a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042944-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Turning Point

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