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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 14:30

Planning

12 May 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is planning a significant procurement process for an Integrated Drug & Alcohol Treatment Service, under the industry category of miscellaneous health and rehabilitation services, to be implemented within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. This process, currently in the planning stage, involves a service that aligns with Wigan's Community Health Improvement Transformation. A notable milestone is a market engagement event at The Old Courts, Wigan, scheduled for 5th June 2026, with attendance registration closing on 29th May 2026. Key dates also include the future notice publication on 24th July 2026, with the tender using a competitive flexible procedure under a ‘light touch’ regime, and contract services to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding by 31st March 2037.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing high-quality, person-centred support services. Companies that can deliver innovative, neighbourhood-based models emphasising prevention, treatment, and recovery are well-positioned to compete. The service will integrate various sectors, including health, social care, and justice services, thus encouraging cross-sector partnerships. Business benefits include the possibility of long-term engagement, with a contract value estimated at over £41 million GBP, making it a lucrative opportunity for the right providers committed to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities in the Wigan area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Integrated Drug & Alcohol Treatment Service

Notice Description

Wigan Council require a provider to deliver the Integrated Drug & Alcohol Treatment Service. The Wigan drug and alcohol service will be delivered through a whole-system, neighbourhood-based model aligned with Progress with Unity and the borough's Community Health Improvement Transformation. The service will shift away from traditional, service-led delivery towards a relationship-based approach that prioritises prevention, early intervention and reducing health inequalities. Working closely with health, social care, community, voluntary sector and criminal justice partners, the Provider will act as a system leader and enabler, ensuring support is visible, accessible and embedded within local communities. Recovery workers will be based in neighbourhood settings, supported by flexible outreach, in-reach, drop-in provision and coordinated evening and weekend support to help people access assistance at the earliest opportunity. The model will place equal emphasis on prevention, treatment and recovery. Prevention activity will be shared across the wider system, with the Provider supporting workforce development, brief interventions, screening, trauma-informed practice and early identification of need. Treatment will consist of high-quality, evidence-based clinical and psychosocial interventions integrated with mental health, housing, employment, sexual health and criminal justice services. Recovery will begin from first contact, focusing on long-term outcomes such as improved health, wellbeing, housing, employment, social connections and independence. The service will place strong emphasis on reducing inequalities, improving access for vulnerable and underrepresented groups, and embedding lived experience throughout service design, delivery and continuous improvement.

Planning Information

The event will provide an opportunity to share our emerging commissioning intentions, outline service priorities, and engage with providers and organisations interested in delivering high quality, person centred support for residents aligned to the missions of Progress with Unity. The session will take place at The Old Courts, Wigan, on Friday 5th June at 11am. We strongly encourage all interested organisations to attend and contribute to shaping future provision. To confirm your attendance, please register by emailing public.health@wigan.gov.uk by 29th May.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064829-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,332,740 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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