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06 Jul 2026 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RECOVER COMMUNITY BASED RECOVERY" contract was conducted by Hertfordshire County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Stevenage, United Kingdom. The service falls under the health and social work services industry category, specifically dealing with drug and alcohol recovery through a unique social enterprise model involving furniture upholstery. This contract, awarded under the "lightTouch" regime, utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, thus without competition. The award stage has been completed as of 6th July 2026, following the contract signing on 31st March 2026. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2027, with potential renewals extending until 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth within businesses that cater to social enterprise services, particularly those involved in health and social work. The contract awarded to THE RECOVER TEAM LIMITED suggests that large-scale enterprises with capabilities in delivering innovative recovery solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Firms providing drug and alcohol recovery services or those in the social service sector could leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings, enhance social impact, and build strategic partnerships within the public sector. The indicative grant funding for the next three years implies sustained opportunities for businesses that can deliver value in social work services.

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Notice Title

RECOVER COMMUNITY BASED RECOVERY

Notice Description

Social enterprise that offers a drug and alcohol recovery service through furniture upholstery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c406
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063073-2026
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
£62,512 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RECOVER TEAM

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