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07 Jul 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the "East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Recovery Fund Services - Street Communities" project. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and aims to support individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental health conditions and substance misuse disorders. The direct award ensures consistency for service users and was executed without competition under a "below threshold" procurement method. The contract was signed on 29 June 2026 and commenced on 1 July 2026, lasting for two years and nine months with the possibility of extension for an additional two years, subject to satisfactory performance. The services will be delivered in the UKJ22 region, specifically in areas such as Lewes and St Leonards-On-Sea.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social services, particularly those specialising in mental health and substance misuse support. The appointed supplier, THE SEAVIEW PROJECT, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this contract, given its experience and status as an SME and VCSE. Enterprises with a strong background in delivering community-focused, health-oriented projects can gain substantial growth by contributing to this initiative, which involves both therapeutic and diversionary activities to support the targeted community in East Sussex.

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Notice Title

East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Recovery Fund Services - Street Communities

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council have awarded a suitably qualified and experienced Provider to deliver East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Recovery Fund - Street Communities services to support those with a dual diagnosis (mental health condition and substance misuse disorder). The Provider will deliver diversionary activities which provide an avenue to learn new skills which divert individuals away from drug and alcohol seeking behaviours, including acquisitive crime and anti-social behaviour. The direct award of contract will provide consistency for this cohort of service users. The contract will start on 1 July 2026 and will run for two years and nine months with the option to extend for up to two years. A standstill period does not apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063745-2026
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
SME

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
£521,270 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SEAVIEW PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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