Award

DA0025 - Additional Services Relating To Specialist Substance Misuse Service

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

28 May 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Leicester City Council for the supply of additional services related to the Specialist Substance Misuse Service, with a contract ID of DA0025. Operating under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, this direct award contract was made to Turning Point, a large organisation located in London. The contract, valued at approximately £9,548,463.78 excluding VAT, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, indicating completion, and focuses on rehabilitation services. The service is to be delivered in Leicester, within the UKF21 region, adhering to the CPV code 85312500-4.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity within the healthcare services sector, particularly for providers who specialise in substance misuse treatment. Businesses that can offer continuity and coherence in service delivery, similarly to Turning Point’s existing arrangement, could position themselves favourably for similar awards. With the procurement method being 'direct' and below the competition threshold, it highlights the importance of being an incumbent and trusted supplier in this specialised category. Providers aiming to expand in the public sector healthcare domain should focus on establishing strong partnerships with local councils to effectively partake in such unique procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

DA0025 - Additional Services Relating To Specialist Substance Misuse Service

Notice Description

Turning Point are the existing city substance use provider holding a core contract with LCC for this service (ASC0255) making them uniquely positioned to fulfil this need. These services need to be delivered by the existing substance use treatment provider in the city to ensure coherence, continuity, and reach. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this award. This contract is formally awarded using direct award process A. This contract is awarded for 12 months from 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027, with the option to extend for further periods of up to 24 months. The total contract value excluding VAT: PS9,548,463.78 Award decision makers in this process include: Siobhan Paterson - Service Manager Nic Cawrey - Lead Commissioner. The CPV code relevant to this service is: 85312500-4 There were no declared conflicts of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a78f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050275-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,548,463 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNING POINT

Further Information

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