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05 Aug 2026 at 13:51

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26 Jun 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Newcastle City Council involves the provision of an Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service, classified under rehabilitation services (CPV: 85312500). This service is designed to support individuals of all ages affected by substance use, offering assessments, treatment, and recovery support. Initially planned under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the contract has moved from an intention-to-award stage as of 26 June 2026, to a confirmation of contract award on 5 August 2026. This procurement utilises a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, and aims to provide services from 1 December 2026 until 30 November 2030, with optional extensions up to a total of 28 months. The key parties include Newcastle City Council and the Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, specifically those with expertise in rehabilitation and substance abuse treatment. Providing a coordinated service tailored to the physical, mental, and social needs of affected individuals can allow businesses to demonstrate their innovation and integration capabilities, supporting access improvement and health inequality reduction initiatives. Companies equipped with capabilities for enhancing service quality and sustainability will find this contract a favourable opportunity to partner with local authorities and agencies. The substantial annual budget provision underscores the potential for business growth and sustained collaboration in the public health domain.

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Notice Title

Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service

Notice Description

This integrated service provides coordinated support for people of all ages affected by substance use. It offers assessment, harm reduction, treatment, including OST and detoxification, and ongoing recovery support. The service takes a whole-person approach, addressing physical health, mental health, and social needs and works in partnership with local agencies to ensure seamless care and improved long-term outcomes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The nature of the services is Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service. This integrated service provides coordinated support for people of all ages affected by substance use. It offers assessment, harm reduction, treatment, including OST and detoxification, and ongoing recovery support. The service takes a whole-person approach, addressing physical health, mental health, and social needs and works in partnership with local agencies to ensure seamless care and improved long-term outcomes

Options: There is 1 x 12 (Twelve) month option to extend and a further 1 x 16 (sixteen) month option to extend (to line up with the financial year).

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8 July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,399,300 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA NORTHUMBERLAND TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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