Planning

Pre-habilitation Service for Drugs and Alcohol

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 13:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Pre-habilitation Service for Drugs and Alcohol." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within health and social work services (CPV 85000000). The initiative aims to provide a supported housing service for individuals on a recovery journey from substance use, with a focus on offering 24/7 on-site support. The service will be based in the UKD72 region, with a planned start date for the contract on 4th January 2027, running through to 30th March 2029, and potential extensions available until March 2030. The procurement method will follow an open procedure, backed by funding from the Housing Support Grant as part of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant. There is no immediate call for competition as this notice serves information and engagement purposes, with a potential future notice date set for 9th June 2026.

This upcoming tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those able to provide accommodation-based solutions with intensive support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to compete, given the focus on tailored, high-impact community support. With an estimated contract value of £900,000, of which £750,000 is net, this project not only promises financial opportunity for businesses but also allows potential bidders to contribute significantly to public welfare by aiding in the recovery process of vulnerable populations in Liverpool. Bidders will need to provide an appropriate facility as part of their proposal, presenting an additional growth opportunity for businesses capable of fulfilling these infrastructure requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-habilitation Service for Drugs and Alcohol

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045379-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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