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Lived Experience Recovery Organisation

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed a procurement for the "Lived Experience Recovery Organisation" project, categorised under Other Community, Social, and Personal Services. The contract is aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use and expanding recovery communities within Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom (UKC22 region). Initiated through a direct procurement method below the threshold, this process did not involve competition. The contract, worth £41,820 annually, started on 1st June 2026 and runs until 31st March 2027, with options to extend for two additional years subject to further funding. The overall contract value is £125,460, and it has been awarded to Recovery College Collective Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE).

This tender provides growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs operating in the social services sector, as it focuses on community engagement and support. Businesses with expertise in substance use recovery and community development are well-suited to collaborate or seek similar opportunities with Newcastle City Council. The project exemplifies how collaborating with public authorities can enhance a business's profile, contribute to community welfare, and lead to longer-term strategic partnerships. Consequently, enterprises specialising in developing and implementing recovery programmes may find participating in such contracts beneficial for expanding their service offerings and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lived Experience Recovery Organisation

Notice Description

This project for services will be key in the city's ambition to reduce stigma associated with substance use and to expand recovery communities. The annual value is PS41,820

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052280-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,460 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECOVERY COLLEGE COLLECTIVE

Further Information

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