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WSCC Family re-connection service for drug and alcohol users

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is facilitated by West Sussex County Council for the "WSCC Family re-connection service for drug and alcohol users." This service falls under the "Health and social work services" category, aimed at assisting individuals with drug and alcohol histories to safely reconnect with their families. The procurement was executed via a direct method, classified under "Below threshold - without competition," and is regarded as a light touch regime. This contract began on 19th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st October 2027. The service will be implemented in various regions across the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ2, UKJ27, and UKJ28 locations. The procurement stage has been completed with Emerging Futures CIC being awarded the contract on 18th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in family reconnection for substance users. Companies like Emerging Futures CIC, which have a large operation scale and focus on community interest, are well-suited to undertake this project. Such contracts offer growth prospects by enabling businesses to extend their service deliverables and increase their market presence within the public sector in the United Kingdom. This opportunity is especially relevant for organisations experienced in providing targeted support to vulnerable communities, allowing them to leverage their expertise and robust operational capabilities for impactful social service delivery.

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Notice Title

WSCC Family re-connection service for drug and alcohol users

Notice Description

Family re-connection work - working with people with histories of drug and alcohol use to safely re-connect with family.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052674-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,011 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERGING FUTURES

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