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PMCV 029 Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment Services

Shropshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

29 Jun 2026 at 15:13

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 09:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council, located in Shrewsbury, has initiated a procurement process titled "PMCV 029 Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment Services" under a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement, with an estimated value of £51,474,677, is structured into three lots focusing on services such as drug and alcohol recovery, diversionary activities, and the development of a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation. The procurement stage is currently at the tender update, with the closing date for expressions of interest set for 22nd July 2026, and the award period concluding by 4th November 2026. This initiative aims to provide trauma-informed and person-centred interventions across Shropshire to support recovery and improve community wellbeing, complying with the legal framework under the Procurement Act 2023.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for service providers, particularly those specialising in health, counselling, and rehabilitation services, to expand their market presence and establish or strengthen partnerships within the public sector. Organisations that can provide innovative, financially sustainable solutions, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to benefit from this tender. The contract allows for delivery across various locations in Shropshire with potential extensions making it an attractive proposition for providers aiming to achieve sustainable business growth through long-term engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PMCV 029 Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment Services

Notice Description

The Authority is issuing this Invitation to Submit an Initial Tender ("ISIT") in connection with the Procurement described in the Tender Notice published on the Central Digital Platform (the "Platform") with reference number PMCV029 (the "Procurement"). The Procurement is being run under a two - stage competitive flexible procedure pursuant to section 19 of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act"). Shropshire's drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service will enable people to achieve and sustain recovery, reduce harm, and improve wellbeing. Through timely, trauma informed and person-centred interventions, it will support adults, young people and their families, and help individuals rebuild healthy, fulfilling lives within their communities. The council will be a commissioner of services rather than a direct deliverer and are undertaking this tender exercise to source the most suitable services to be able to deliver against its vision. Key Principles The key principles underpinning this vision are: Enabling and sustaining recovery A preventative and harm reduction approach Improving the health and wellbeing of clients Support wider family networks Accessibility Trauma informed System-wide approach and partnership working Financial sustainability Alignment with national guidelines and strategies Informed by lived experience Flexibility in delivery. The Authority is seeking a Provider or Providers to operate services covered by this procurement opportunity. The Authority requires that the Contract reflects the required operational ethos, and the critical importance of financial viability together with the need to provide treatment and recovery services across the county for those using substances. The Services to be provided by the Provider/s have been broken down into three different LOTS.

Lot Information

Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment Services

The Core Services to be provided by the Provider are: County wide treatment and recovery services for both adults and young people The management of pharmacological prescribing across the county, including same day rapid prescribing, the service's own non-medical prescribers, GP Shared Care and pharmacy dispensing, observed consumption coverage and harm reduction interventions including needle and syringe programmes Support for those rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping who use substances (Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment (RSDAT) Programme) Support for people in the criminal justice system who use substances The Authority's key priorities for the Service: Support people to overcome substance dependence, complete their treatment successfully and be substance-free or sustain a reduction in use and to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing Prevent deaths and harm to people who are drug or alcohol dependent Reduce unmet need across the rate and number of all substance types Engage with a wide range partner organisation such as primary health services, criminal justice, housing and education to enable joined up delivery of service intervention and support Delivery through assertive outreach across Shropshire's Communities Delivery from and facilities management of service hubs A person-centred trauma informed approach to delivery

Renewal: 3 years plus 3 years to a total of 11 years (Extensions at the discretion of Shropshire Council)

Diversionary Activities

The Core Services to be provided by the Provider are: Diversionary activities for those accessing drug and alcohol recovery services The Authority's key priorities for the Service: These activities should provide a safe, trauma-informed structured alternatives to substance use while supporting individuals to stabilise, build confidence, develop new skills, and experience achievement. The service should aim to increase engagement with drug and alcohol treatment, reduce harm, improve mental and physical wellbeing and strengthen social networks. Promote connection, purpose and routine Strengthen pathways into community participation and wider recovery support Motivational conversations and strength-based coaching, that are consistent and provide opportunities to build connection Deliver using a person-centred trauma informed approach

Renewal: 3 years plus 3 years to a total of 11 years (Extensions at the discretion of Shropshire Council)

Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO)

The Core Services to be provided by the Provider are: The development of a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation for Shropshire County An independent, peer-led organisation led by people with lived experience of drug and/or alcohol recovery, providing, peer support, recovery support and routes into treatment and wider community assets The Authority's key priorities for the Service: Strengthens recovery-oriented systems of care by embedding lived and living experience in local partnership structures. Provides accessible peer-led support that complements, but is independent from, structured treatment services that includes a visible, local identity and membership offer Supports people to initiate, sustain and build recovery, including people not currently engaged in treatment. Promotes harm reduction, wellbeing, community inclusion and pathways to employment, education, volunteering and family recovery. Influences local service development through co-production, challenge and feedback.

Renewal: 3 years plus 3 years to a total of 11 years (Extensions at the discretion of Shropshire Council)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b67a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060850-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,474,677 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£51,474,677 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shropshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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