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Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Contract

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a "Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Contract" as part of their Public Health Team initiatives. This project, characterised by an open procurement method, is classified under the industry category "Social work and related services" and focuses on reducing harm and enhancing health outcomes through targeted interventions in Reading, United Kingdom (Region UKJ11). Interested suppliers are encouraged to express interest by 5th August 2026. The contract's tender process is active, and the total tender value is approximately £34,163,730 (gross). The tendering phase started on 29th June 2026, and the corresponding documents are available via Reading Borough Council's procurement portal.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for service providers skilled in integrated healthcare solutions, especially those specializing in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services. The contract aims to address various social and environmental factors, ensuring comprehensive care through evidence-based interventions. Businesses with expertise in social work, healthcare, and community support, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective services, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With the ability for renewal, interested entities have the potential to secure long-term engagement, thereby facilitating steady growth and enhanced reputation in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Contract

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery - Reading Borough Council's Public Health Team requires a provider to deliver a drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service. The service must reduce harm, improve health outcomes, and support recovery through evidence based, person centred interventions. It should address not only drug and/or alcohol use but also wider social and environmental factors, using integrated approaches such as family safeguarding. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 05/08/2026. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bed1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060627-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,330,984 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,330,984 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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